---
title: "Marine Environmental Monitoring Stations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0526e4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-27"
---

# Marine Environmental Monitoring Stations

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0526e4

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Marine Environmental Monitoring Stations," focusing on the purchase and installation of tide gauges worldwide. This procurement process falls under the marine equipment industry category and involves goods. The procurement method is open, with the procedure designed for an above-threshold contract valued at £4,800,000 gross. The project is slated to commence on 12 January 2027 and continue until 11 January 2030. Relevant parties interested are advised that a future notice date is planned for 11 July 2025. The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, serves as the buying organisation, operated under the public authority - central government classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine equipment supply and installation services. Given its open procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Prospective businesses can benefit from the substantial contract value, facilitating potential growth through international project expansion. The tender's emphasis on tide gauge technology provides a niche market for companies with expertise in environmental monitoring systems. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business portfolios and establish enduring partnerships within governmental sectors.

## Notice

Tide gauge purchase and installation worldwide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027690-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 11:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027690-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027690-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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