---
title: "Supply of Water Quality Instruments-Multi-parameter sondes and hand held meters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04faef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Supply of Water Quality Instruments-Multi-parameter sondes and hand held meters

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04faef

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales has completed a procurement process for the supply of water quality instruments, specifically multi-parameter sondes and hand-held meters, under the title "Supply of Water Quality Instruments-Multi-parameter sondes and hand held meters." The procurement falls within the goods category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, valued at £80,000 (gross amount £96,000), commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. The chosen supplier is Xylem Analytics UK LTD, located in Nottingham. This procurement was executed via a direct method, below the threshold without competition.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in water quality instrumentation. Companies with these capabilities can benefit from exploring similar procurement opportunities within the public sector, potentially leading to growth and expanded market presence. Large-scale suppliers, like Xylem Analytics UK LTD, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts, especially in scenarios requiring specialised equipment compliant with technical requirements.

## Notice

Supply of Water Quality Instruments-Multi-parameter sondes and hand held meters to Natural Resources Wales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012110-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XYLEM ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 06:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012110-2025
  1st April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-111

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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