--- title: "Final effluent continuous monitoring technology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Final effluent continuous monitoring technology Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Final effluent continuous monitoring technology," classified under research consultancy services (CPV: 73210000). This project is targeted at gathering evidence through various information sources, including literature reviews, academic papers, and technical documents, with a focus on monitoring technology used by Water Companies in England. The procurement followed an open procedure (below threshold) with an estimated contract value of £32,000 and a final awarded value of £31,246. The contract, awarded to WRc, spans from 23rd September 2024 to 23rd December 2024. This project offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, research consultancy, and technology development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit greatly from participating in such tenders, given the open procurement method and DEFRA’s encouragement for SME and VCSE involvement. Specifically, businesses that specialise in continuous monitoring technologies, data analysis, and the provision of technical reports are well-positioned to compete in this sector, contributing to environmental sustainability and technological advancements. ## Notice Final effluent continuous monitoring technology. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent continuous monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with final effluent continuous monitoring technology. Where possible this exercise should focus on gathering information and data from Water Companies in England. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: Question: Are ammonia and phosphorus to be regarded as derived parameters, calculated from ammonium and phosphate with ion selective electrodes? Answer: This is part of the research exercise to see what technology is out there presently and how they fare. For example are derived parameters more robust to use? Are there derived and non derived monitors for the same parameter? What are the advantages/disadvantages of using them? Question: Are established techniques, such as dissolved oxygen probes, to be treated as derived parameters? Answer: See above. This is part of the research exercise to see what technology is out there presently and how they fare. Question: There is already an MCERTS for continuous monitors. The bid asks that the feasibility of applying MCERTS be considered. Is this still required if there is already an MCERTS procedure? Answer: Is the MCERTS suitable for final effluent continuous monitors? Would anything need to be done for MCERTS to be used on all monitors for final effluent? Does anything else need to happen? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eb9cf8-9aad-4669-8aa4-d3ca17ef3253 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £31,246 | | 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 | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA4 1HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Latchford East | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WRC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eb9cf8-9aad-4669-8aa4-d3ca17ef3253 - 5 Aug 2024 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26df36b1-0ab0-4d6d-a929-f7c219eb0c36 - 18 Jul 2024 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26df36b1-0ab0-4d6d-a929-f7c219eb0c36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eb9cf8-9aad-4669-8aa4-d3ca17ef3253 11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26df36b1-0ab0-4d6d-a929-f7c219eb0c36 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a364c3aa-2a45-43a0-aa6f-97413314e512 Commercial response template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcd025bf-de8c-468d-a9b6-1907ed153762 The order form for EA standard goods and services terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6506237-af3c-4571-8905-e2c415335706 The Request For Quote (RFQ) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/606a90fa-b77d-4d65-85a0-ac13e0c72d9d Signed contract (mandatory) ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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