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title: "ID 5552389 DAERA - NIEA - Lough Neagh Inflowing River Investigations Monitoring Kit"
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# ID 5552389 DAERA - NIEA - Lough Neagh Inflowing River Investigations Monitoring Kit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c74b

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of Northern Ireland has awarded IN-SITU EUROPE LTD. a contract valued at £223,768.78 for the supply of a multiparameter sondes monitoring kit for the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). This contract, part of the Water Management Unit's Freshwater Monitoring and Assessment Group, aims to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and capability of monitoring surface waters such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 30 January 2025. The project location is the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland, and falls under the Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products category, with specific classifications including telemetry equipment, sensors, and environmental services. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, sensor technology, and precision equipment. Companies specialising in innovation in data collection, pollution tracking, and environmental assessment technologies would find this contract particularly suited to their services. With the focus on real-time data delivery and technological enhancement, businesses that can provide robust, effective, and reliable equipment are best positioned to benefit. The awarded contract includes options for extension, allowing for continuity and long-term engagement with the public sector, which can foster growth and stability for the supplying business.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The Water Management Unit (WMU) of the NIEA. The Freshwater Monitoring and Assessment (FMA) Group is required to monitor and classify surface waters. Surveillance, Operational and Investigative monitoring networks are well established on Northern Ireland's lakes, reservoirs and rivers. The FMA wishes to purchase a suite of new age multiparameter sondes with Bluetooth and telemetered capability to improve the efficiency of the team, the reliability of the data produced, and the capability of Freshwater Investigations to deliver real time data from pollution investigations and monitoring.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The Water Management Unit (WMU) of the NIEA. The Freshwater Monitoring and Assessment (FMA) Group is required to monitor and classify surface waters. Surveillance, Operational and Investigative monitoring networks are well established on Northern Ireland's lakes, reservoirs and rivers. The FMA wishes to purchase a suite of new age multiparameter sondes with Bluetooth and telemetered capability to improve the efficiency of the team, the reliability of the data produced, and the capability of Freshwater Investigations to deliver real time data from pollution investigations and monitoring.

Options: There are 4 options to extend for 12 months on each occasion for supportand maintenance warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003661-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £223,768 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT28 3AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Wallace Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IN-SITU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32441000 - Telemetry equipment
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90732900 - Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment
- 90732920 - Phosphates pollution assessment
- 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003661-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039994-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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