---
title: "Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c3

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## Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed an award process for the procurement of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors, to be installed in Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) river catchments within the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves a collaborative effort led by Carmarthenshire County Council and is awarded to Prifysgol Aberystwyth University. This procurement falls under the goods category, using an open procedure, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and options to extend for up to two additional years. The contract, valued at £381,200, aims to provide essential pollution-monitoring and environmental tracking devices, including associated servicing and installation support.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technology, especially those providing pollution and water quality tracking solutions. The requirement for high-quality equipment and additional services such as repair, maintenance, and deployment ensures a steady demand from well-established suppliers with expertise in environmental technology. Companies capable of providing innovative tracking and monitoring capabilities or maintenance services can leverage this contract to facilitate growth and expand their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on environmental standards and technological advancements, are particularly well-suited to compete and benefit from subsequent maintenance contracts during potential extensions.

## Notice

Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority of the Regional Nutrient Management Boards) is purchasing Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors for installation in priority SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) river catchments. The purchase will also include: * Reagents and a servicing package necessary for the initial operation of these sensors * Multiparameter Sondes * Acquisition of sensor deployment buoys to support the installation and effective functioning of the monitoring equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036943-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £604,000 |
| Lots value | £604,000 |
| Awards value | £381,200 |
| Contracts value | £381,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
- 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036943-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006754-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 13:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083383-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036943-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006754-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083383-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.To
- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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