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title: "Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase and Equipment Support new Instrumentation"
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# Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase and Equipment Support new Instrumentation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e68553e-3c21-4318-a413-a4d9be923eb0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for the project titled "Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network", classified under the hydrocarbons industry. The tender phase is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 26 April 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2022 and will last until 31 March 2034, with a projected total value of £750,000 and a minimum value of £650,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for suppliers across a wide geographical range, including the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring equipment. Companies that can provide advanced technology for measuring volatile organic compounds would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The opportunity to support the Environment Agency’s initiative could foster business growth by enhancing market reach within the environmental sector while contributing to air quality management efforts.

## Notice

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). Additional information: Opportunity and all documentation is available on Bravo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba63e28e-1fa5-4e51-9618-b1241a4a993a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24321000 - Hydrocarbons

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba63e28e-1fa5-4e51-9618-b1241a4a993a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba63e28e-1fa5-4e51-9618-b1241a4a993a
  11th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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