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title: "Supply of Colormetric Analysers to the Environment Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Supply of Colormetric Analysers to the Environment Agency

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for supplying colorimetric analysers to the Environment Agency, as managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), is currently at the planning stage. The focus is on acquiring automated laboratory analysers for environmental monitoring, expected to support various types of water samples. Located in London, this process is classified under the "goods" category with a gross value of £576,000. A preliminary market engagement initiated on 29th July 2026 invites interested suppliers to participate, with a deadline for engagement responses by 13th August 2026. The project anticipates up to eight systems may be required over the contract term, set to commence on 16th December 2026 and conclude on 15th February 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced colorimetric analysers with high automation and data handling capabilities. Companies that offer comprehensive solutions—including installation, technical support, and training—would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they are adept at tailoring systems for environmental applications. The procurement might particularly attract SMEs due to the suitability criteria, fostering growth through potential long-term contracts with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

The Environment Agency (EA) (the 'Authority') is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by DEFRA. The Authority is seeking information on the provision of automated laboratory colorimetric analysers capable of supporting environmental monitoring and accredited analytical testing. The technical requirement includes: - Automated analysis of nutrients, including ammonia, nitrite, orthophosphate, silicate and total oxidised nitrogen (TON). - Automated analysis of total and free cyanide in environmental samples. - Automated analysis of dissolved organic carbon (DOC). - Operation with a range of environmental sample types, including fresh waters, saline waters, effluents, leachates and other aqueous matrices. - High levels of automation, including unattended batch processing, automated dilution capability and integrated data handling software. - Compliance with defined analytical performance criteria, including limits of detection, precision, bias and quality assurance requirements to support UKAS-accredited laboratory operations. - Provision of associated software, data management, installation, commissioning, user training, warranty and technical support. - Capability to deliver either individual analyser solutions or a single integrated solution covering nutrients, cyanide and DOC analysis. The Authority is seeking information from the market to determine whether a supplier can provide a single solution for Nutrients, Cyanide (total and free), and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) analysis. The volume of analysers required has not yet been finalised; however, the Authority estimates that up to eight (8) systems may be required over the term of any future contract. Please note: This notice is not a call for competition or a procurement exercise. It is issued solely for the purpose of preliminary market engagement and market research to help the Authority better understand the capabilities of the market.

### Planning Information

Invitation to Participate in Preliminary Market Engagement:
The Environment Agency is seeking input from suppliers to help inform the development of a potential future procurement.
Organisations wishing to participate should register their interest by contacting lucy.webster@defra.gov.uk
Interested suppliers will then be provided with a link to an online questionnaire hosted via Microsoft Forms.
Responses will be used solely for market engagement purposes and to help shape the Authority's understanding of the market and available solutions.
Participation in this engagement exercise will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process, should one be undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071840-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071840-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071840-2026
  29th July 2026 - 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

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