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title: "National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030"
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# National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-946a9fef-c816-4417-b996-2552857a9b95

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## Summary

The Environment Agency (EA), under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), is inviting tenders for the "National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030" project, classified under Oceanography and Hydrology services (CPV code: 71351920). This tender process is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The contract will cover locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The deadline for tender submissions is 24 January 2025, with the contract period running from 14 March 2025 to 13 March 2030. Interested parties must submit all necessary documents via the specified procurement portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in oceanography and hydrology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The project involves maintaining 42 tide gauges to ensure compliance with set performance standards, providing ample work for businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring and instrument maintenance. This long-term maintenance contract presents a stable revenue stream and the potential for establishing a lasting relationship with Defra, a key government agency.

## Notice

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. The Environment Agency (EA) requires a supplier to maintain 42 tide gauges to ensure the measuring performance of the gauge is compliant with the standards set out within the scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f3dd22-0c29-4ca6-8fbf-213e4f096b9a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f3dd22-0c29-4ca6-8fbf-213e4f096b9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f3dd22-0c29-4ca6-8fbf-213e4f096b9a
  9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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