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title: "Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring"
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# Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3670b3f4-6183-4082-9ea7-b4d085173a60

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process for "Multiparameter Sondes for Fresh Water Monitoring," aimed at acquiring water quality monitoring equipment for the Upstream Thinking project, specifically focused on assessing water quality in both streams and reservoirs. This open tender, classified under the agricultural and related products industry, concluded on 15th February 2021, while the resulting contract commenced on 18th March 2021 and is set to last until 17th April 2026. The main delivery area for this procurement is the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £336,922.48.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and water quality instrumentation, particularly those that can provide probes and marine equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, enabling them to engage with a well-known academic institution and contribute to important environmental projects. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced sensing technology and data logging equipment will be especially suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

We are looking to purchase water quality monitoring equipment for the Upstream Thinking project, funded by South West Water. The project aims at understanding the impact of catchment interventions on water quality at catchment scale in both streams and reservoirs. The equipment will be deployed to give us an understanding of (1) turbidity and DOC issues in streams, and (2) algae blooms in reservoirs. In each environment, we seek to deploy a number of sondes (i.e. up to 28 in total) comprising the following combinations of parameters: Sonde A: o pH o Conductivity/temperature o Dissolved Oxygen o Turbidity Sonde B: o pH o Conductivity/temperature o Turbidity o fDOM Sonde C: o Turbidity o Dissolved Oxygen o Conductivity/temperature o Chlorophyll a o Phycocyanin The equipment will be deployed for a period of time and accessed periodically. It will need to include appropriate biofouling prevention, data logging and power capacity. The data download needs to be similar for all sensors, and all cables and/or hardware must be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e987731c-2ebd-458e-8de9-d345f366514f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2021 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £336,922 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUAREAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33141641 - Probes
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e987731c-2ebd-458e-8de9-d345f366514f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e987731c-2ebd-458e-8de9-d345f366514f
  15th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35881&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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