--- title: "Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-03-05" --- # Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is managing a procurement process titled "Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment". The procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases (CPV 38420000). The contract's location is in the East of England, United Kingdom. This limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, was initiated on 9th January 2025, with the tender period ending on 31st January 2025. The contract began on 13th February 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £45,315.2. Elanor Hodkin from DEFRA is the main contact point for this procurement. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in the supply of flow, level, and pressure measuring instruments, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement is suitable for these organisations. The procurement's competitive quotation method offers a fair chance for smaller businesses to bid and secure government contracts. Additionally, it opens potential for suppliers to establish relationships with DEFRA, fostering future contract opportunities within the public sector focused on environmental monitoring and management initiatives in the East of England. The project supports monitoring nature-based solutions, providing further growth opportunities in the environmental and sustainability sectors. ## Notice The purchase of water level and flow monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached request for quotation pack and associated documents. Send your response to: elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 31st January 2025. Please include "Cam Water Level Monitoring Equipment" within the subject title. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk and mark.whiteman@environment-agency.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2b078-27c0-4451-a51e-dacb11a103da | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £45,315 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP3 9JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Priory Heath | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OTT HYDROMET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases ## Release History - 5 Mar 2025 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2b078-27c0-4451-a51e-dacb11a103da - 27 Jan 2025 at 16:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 - 17 Jan 2025 at 15:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 - 17 Jan 2025 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 - 17 Jan 2025 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2b078-27c0-4451-a51e-dacb11a103da 5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b091275-86c2-47d9-ba2f-c7e2a04c5a01 27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d86a400-cd12-465f-b90d-f75cbbbdd70b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3215c4d-4dcb-483a-b24f-9960e0e4d32a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50ce6ea9-5a7d-49bb-b955-8674d3ca3905 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/773f7dc3-b97e-40fd-a9a5-00d71551cfd7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab57cab9-cc52-4052-9842-9b4c8fefc7f8 Site Notes and Photographs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5900a96-dc96-423d-8fd9-d525dc3658e7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6629b4b3-eeab-4ab8-8b27-55faa45fe07f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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