--- title: "Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056428.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2025-07-28" --- # Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056428.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers." The focus is on the supply of dual sample tube controlled flow pump benzene samplers meeting the BS EN 14662-1:2023 standard, specifically for the Non-Automatic Hydrocarbon Air Quality Monitoring Network. Located in London, with the organisation's address at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, the buying organisation is engaging the market to test availability and capabilities. This planning process, initiated on 28th July 2025, includes a milestone scheduled for 31st August 2025, encouraging prospective suppliers to demonstrate their capacity to fulfill this requirement. The procurement, valued at £60,000 gross, is due to commence on 1st October 2025, with the eventual contract extending until 31st December 2025, with the potential for renewal. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, well-equipped in the air quality management and pumps industries to supply specialised benzene samplers. Engaging in this tender process can help businesses expand their client base and enhance their visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in utility and infrastructure projects that require environmental monitoring solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying air quality measurement equipment that meets specific international standards will find this tender particularly relevant. With the Environment Agency as a contracting authority, successful suppliers can establish or strengthen a relationship with a prominent public body, providing avenues for business growth and innovation in the environmental sector. ## Notice The Authority are looking for suppliers that can supply Dual sample tube controlled flow pump Benzene samplers that meets BS EN 14662-1:2023 Ambient air quality -- Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations, Part 1: Pumped sampling followed by thermal desorption and gas chromatography. for the Non-Automatic Hydrocarbon [Air Quality Monitoring] Network. Note: The Authority require only the sampling tubes and pumps. Please indicate if you are able to provide this requirement. ### Planning Information Testing the market for dual sample tube controlled flow pump Benzene samplers that meets BS EN 14662‑1:2023 Ambient air quality — Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations, Part 1: Pumped sampling followed by thermal desorption and gas chromatography. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043313-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 42122000 - Pumps - 90731100 - Air quality management ## Release History - 28 Jul 2025 at 08:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043313-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 16:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042184-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 15:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042164-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043313-2025 28th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042184-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042164-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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