--- title: "Contract for the Supply of Rain Gauges" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-06-23" --- # Contract for the Supply of Rain Gauges Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a530c731-96f4-4e62-8245-5f943c3ed5de.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is seeking suppliers for the "Contract for the Supply of Rain Gauges," aimed at enhancing their network of approximately 1000 automatic rain gauges. This procurement falls under the category of weather-forecasting services and is part of an open procurement process. The tender period closes on 31st July 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 31st August 2020 and run for four years. Interested suppliers can find further details and access the tender documents through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Bristol, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in meteorological equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. Businesses with expertise in the development and supply of automatic weather monitoring instruments will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities and could bolster their growth through government contracts. ## Notice The Environment Agency operate a network of around 1000 automatic rain gauges for the purposes of providing flood warning, flood forecasting and assessing the water resource situation for England. The Environment Agency plan to go out to tender in 2020 for the next four year term for the supply of new automatic rain gauges. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d934d3b-a3dc-4ea1-8bf9-3ab4ae7325cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 23 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2020 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d934d3b-a3dc-4ea1-8bf9-3ab4ae7325cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d934d3b-a3dc-4ea1-8bf9-3ab4ae7325cd 23rd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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