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title: "Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments - Lots 1 & 2"
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# Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments - Lots 1 & 2

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb8

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated an open tender process for the 'Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments – Lots 1 & 2'. This falls under the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment and is primarily aimed at enhancing the Agency's capacity for marine and estuarine water quality monitoring. The procurement process is managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in London, UK. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th October 2025, the tender submission deadline on 10th November 2025, and the awarding of the contract expected by 19th December 2025. The procurement is in the tender stage, and the estimated contract value is £500,000 with a gross amount of £600,000. The contract types include both purchase and hire options, split into two lots. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and can last up to five years with optional extensions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic instruments, particularly those well-versed in quality and cost-effective solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable candidates owing to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses capable of supplying long-lasting, low-maintenance multi-parameter instruments will benefit from the potential to become a sole supplier for one of the lots, ensuring a consistent revenue stream and the opportunity to contribute to vital statutory monitoring and environmental management initiatives. The procurement process invites submissions through an open and competitive bidding method, evaluated on a cost-quality basis, favouring both technical and economic proficiency.

## Notice

The Authority requires a new Public Contract (stand-alone public contract with Ordering Schedule) for the supply of multi-parameter instruments to equip the Environment Agency with the best evidence gathering instruments available. Future equipment should require minimal maintenance, have a long working life and help create cost savings in future years. With this in mind, we require a Public Contract for the supply of hand-deployable multi-parameter instruments for marine and estuarine water quality monitoring. The instruments will be used for statutory monitoring, (including spot sampling), European Union Directive and Environment Management investigations. Equipment will be deployed from coastal survey vessels and rigid hulled inflated boats. This specification provides full detail of what is expected in terms of the goods / services supplied under this Public Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. One supplier will be appointed for either lot 1 or lot 2. They will be the sole supplier for that lot. Only a single lot (either lot 1 or lot 2) will be awarded. * Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

Options: The Public Contract for Lot 1 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. The Public Contract for Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. One supplier will be appointed for either lot 1 or lot 2. They will be the sole supplier for that lot. Only a single lot (either lot 1 or lot 2) will be awarded. * Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

Options: The Public Contract for Lot 1 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. The Public Contract for Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064957-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064957-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064957-2025
  13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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