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title: "Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)"
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# Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-518ec7fd-dd77-4b47-9674-795bc8973c56

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)." This procurement falls under the industry category of pollution-monitoring devices, specifically focused on the development and supply of new instrumentation for environmental monitoring. A key milestone is the engagement end date, which is set for 26th January 2022. Interested suppliers are invited to attend an Early Engagement Presentation on 27th January 2022 at 2pm via Teams, where details of the procurement process and project scope will be outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental technology and instrumentation, especially those specialising in pollution-monitoring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those with experiences or products relevant to the monitoring of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs). By participating in the tender process, businesses have the chance to contribute to critical environmental initiatives and establish long-term partnerships with the Defra Network and its contractors.

## Notice

We invite all suppliers to attend the Early Engagement Presentation being held on the 27th January 2022 at 2pm via Teams. To be added to this Teams invite please email Sarah-Ann Miles on sarah-ann.miles@defra.gov.uk with the details of each individual attending (persons name, job title and supplier they are representing). The presentation will be held at 2pm and should last no more than 2hrs. The presentation slides will be shared on the day. Below is the outline agenda: 1) Project introduction / Objectives - Jon B, 10 minutes 2) Phase 1 - Specification / Target Analytes - Jon B and James D, 10 minutes 3) Phase 2 - Test approach, James D, 5 minutes 4) Phase 3 - Goods Delivery, Jon B, 5 minutes 5) Phase 4 - Service Contract, Jon B, 5 minutes 6) Timescales & Procurement route - Procurement Lead, 5 minutes 7) Risks of procurement - Supplier feedback - ALL, 30 minutes 8) AOB - ALL, 5 minutes The Automatic Hydrocarbons Network is currently operated for the Environment Agency by the Network Contractors, which at the time of contract issue for this capital procurement is Ricardo Energy & Environment, although this may be subject to change. Presently the network constitutes four TD-GC-FID ozone precursor analysers . These instruments are used to measure 29 of the 31 VOCs listed in Annex X of the Air Quality Directive 2008/50/EC (AQD). Theses VOCs are known as Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b58f24-42b6-4678-a3d9-e5a8abd2d75b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b58f24-42b6-4678-a3d9-e5a8abd2d75b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b58f24-42b6-4678-a3d9-e5a8abd2d75b
  21st January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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