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title: "Purchase of two ARC remote control boats"
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# Purchase of two ARC remote control boats

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e1f7258-c098-4eed-8d4a-88fa21517c83

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking to purchase two ARC remote control boats, classified under the CPV code 34521000, which pertains to specialised boats. This initiative is located in the Yorkshire area and aims to enhance the Hydrometry and Telemetry field teams' capabilities for data collection during flood events. The procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £35,000. The contract period is from 15th October 2020 to 26th February 2021, with the tender period ending on 9th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of specialized boats and related equipment. Businesses focusing on innovative solutions for hydrometry, telemetry, and environmental monitoring would be well-positioned to compete, given the increasing demand for data collection tools in the context of climate change and flood management. By engaging in such contracts, these businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also contribute to critical environmental efforts in the region.

## Notice

Yorkshire area Hydrometry & Telemetry field teams have received funding to purchase two new ARC boats (one for each team). These are EA developed remote controlled boats which are used to gather data from rivers and estuary locations. The data can be used for (among other uses) bathymetric surveys, peak flow, drought monitoring and water quality investigation. They are a platform vessel that allows us to fit interchangeable flow measuring and water quality instruments dependent on the requirements and conditions. ARC boats are critical tools used to record major flooding events in locations where there are gaps in our network of fixed flow measuring structures or where the structures have failed or are unable to measure the peak flood flow. Purchasing two boats for the Yorkshire area it will ensure simultaneous flow measurements are obtained across a wider area during flood events were this deployment method is the only option (no cableway, bridge or access to far bank) and ensure future resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3814bf8-8eaf-45af-b2d0-214e39a8bd6d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 09:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3814bf8-8eaf-45af-b2d0-214e39a8bd6d
- 22 Sep 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3814bf8-8eaf-45af-b2d0-214e39a8bd6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3814bf8-8eaf-45af-b2d0-214e39a8bd6d
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd9af5b3-8a91-4c16-a5a2-bc340f89df23
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