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title: "CEFAS22: Provision of water quality profiling sensors with wifi"
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# CEFAS22: Provision of water quality profiling sensors with wifi

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6df20f53-1c25-40e0-bc02-18884b8ac0d9

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## Summary

The award has been granted to RS Aqua Limited by the buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, for the provision of water quality profiling sensors with WiFi. The procurement method used was direct with a value of 39,066 GBP. The contract period runs from 20th July 2022 to 31st December 2022. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Sensors and Scientific Installations.

This tender, awarded to RS Aqua Limited, presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the scientific instrumentation sector, to grow their operations by participating in the direct procurement process. With a focus on water quality profiling sensors with WiFi, companies specialising in similar technology solutions would be well-suited to compete due to the niche requirements specified in the tender. The geographical scope covers various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of specialist, RBR Maestro multichannel profiling instrument for water quality with WiFi communications for uploading data after deployment. Sensors include chl, obs,ctd, O2. Due to lack of competition for technical reasons, this contract was a direct award to the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8580d-117b-4568-8ae2-7a00adb4c237 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,066 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,066 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8580d-117b-4568-8ae2-7a00adb4c237

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8580d-117b-4568-8ae2-7a00adb4c237
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc375feb-ac6c-477b-8e12-eed8557e87af
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