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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb9

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has completed a public procurement process titled "Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments – Lots 1 & 2". The procurement falls under the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment and took place in London, United Kingdom. The process utilised an open procedure for tendering, culminating in the award stage. The contract, signed on 18th December 2025, will be active from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The awarded contract, valued at £600,000 gross, is divided into two lots covering both purchase and hire of environmental monitoring instruments.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing marine and estuarine monitoring equipment. SMEs and suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, multi-parameter instruments for environmental monitoring are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement process underscored the importance of innovative solutions that meet statutory and regulatory requirements, providing a platform for companies to showcase and expand their market reach in a sector that values technological excellence and sustainable practices.

## 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. 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. The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. * Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use * Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use The Public Contract for Lot 1 & Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

### 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/001537-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001537-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001517-2026
- 13 Oct 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064958-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001537-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001517-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064958-2025
  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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