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title: "Environment Agency National Contract for Hydro Acoustic Instruments"
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# Environment Agency National Contract for Hydro Acoustic Instruments

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a6b24d-e65b-4fdc-b403-e50f2c0fc8c9

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the 'National Contract for Hydro Acoustic Instruments', classified under geology, oceanography, and hydrology services. The open tender was advertised via the Defra Network eTendering Portal and closed on 30 November 2020. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, commenced on 1 February 2021 and is scheduled to conclude by 28 February 2023. This procurement primarily targeted businesses able to deliver goods for the public sector, requiring expertise in hydro acoustic instruments.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental technology and instrumentation sectors. Companies specialising in innovative hydro acoustic solutions or related geological services are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise have a competitive advantage, as these contracts often encourage diversity in supplier selection. The emphasis on goods and services in the environmental sector further aligns with the growing demand for sustainable practices across industries.

## Notice

Awarded contract for the Environment Agency's National Contract for Hydro Acoustic Instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385441e8-07f1-4891-8525-fa2e43fc096c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NIVUS; XYLEM ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385441e8-07f1-4891-8525-fa2e43fc096c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385441e8-07f1-4891-8525-fa2e43fc096c
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b76d6aa3-588e-475c-98a6-ea06c808579f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34863aa9-6107-4369-a8e9-5080b28fc51c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/227cb401-c111-44e4-a8fe-93158a5ac25a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c4bdf42-b9ab-4c1c-a222-174020e07716
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