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title: "Conductivity RS485 Sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Conductivity RS485 Sensor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f94

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Conductivity RS485 Sensor" was initiated by the University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This process has successfully reached the contract award stage as of 21st May 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving electronic components and transceivers, and it was conducted via a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract covers a short period from 18th April 2026 to 19th April 2026, with a total gross amount of £61,566, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for companies dealing in electronic components or sensor technologies. The awarded supplier, WATR LIMITED, exemplifies how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can successfully secure government contracts providing specialised components. Businesses focused on developing innovative electronic solutions, particularly in sensor technology, may find similar tenders a beneficial avenue to explore for expansion, especially when targeting academic institutions or public authorities in need of high-precision equipment for their operations.

## Notice

Conductivity (Salinity,resistivity, TDS) RS485 Sensor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,305 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 31711110 - Transceivers

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047245-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047245-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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