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title: "CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging"
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# CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da9cf99a-197b-464c-a73c-41b24c32b17f

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## Summary

Kent County Council is inviting tender submissions for the "CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging" project under the industry category of installation services for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating equipment. This involves monitoring four culverted ordinary watercourses in Kent to manage flood events through the implementation of gauges. The locations include Tunbridge Wells, Ightham, and Snodland. The tender is in the Active (tender) stage, with submissions due by 6th December 2024, and the contract will commence on 10th January 2025, running until 9th January 2030. The procurement process is a competitive quotation below the threshold, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in technical testing, analysis, consultancy, monitoring, control, and environmental services. Companies equipped with the latest technology and expertise in river monitoring and data analysis would benefit most from this contract. The extended timeframe and the emphasis on detailed reporting, maintenance, and management make it ideal for firms looking to establish a long-term relationship with Kent County Council while contributing to regional flood management efforts.

## Notice

The Flood and Water Management Team at Kent County Council undertakes the council's duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Kent, including investigations into significant flood events. Repeated incidences of flooding have occurred around four culverted ordinary watercourses in Kent. Two in Tunbridge Wells, the River Grom and the Southborough Stream; one in Ightham, the Busty Stream; and two in Snodland, Roman Road small watercourse and Pollard Lake Outflow. The Supplier will be required to work with Kent County Council to undertake river monitoring through the implementation of gauges on the above watercourses to gather data such as but not limited to the river level, flow and velocity. The Authority requires detailed monitoring, reporting, maintenance and management of the gauges installed over the contract duration. The Contract is expected to commence on the 10th January 2025. Please visit the Kent Business Portal for more information and to submit your Tender. https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Reference - DN751149

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44970f73-8317-45c6-bf58-22514eae65fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44970f73-8317-45c6-bf58-22514eae65fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44970f73-8317-45c6-bf58-22514eae65fe
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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