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FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sam Everitt

Contact Email: sam.everitt@environment-agency.gov.uk

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name: Defra Group Commercial - Procurement

Contact Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
4680000.0 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 15:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
01 Jan 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Nivus UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Procurement Overview This procurement covers the feasibility, design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ultrasonic transit time river flow gauges. These gauges are essential for flood warning systems and water resource management across major UK rivers. Contract Structure Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 Contract Type: Call-Off Contract under Mid-Tier Terms and Conditions Duration: 3 years fixed + 2 optional 12-month extensions (maximum 5 years) This procurement is for a Call-Off contract covering Two Lots: - Lot 1: Feasibility, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new ultrasonic river flow gauges. - Lot 2: Maintenance and repair of both new and existing ultrasonic river flow gauges. The gauges are critical for flood warning systems and water resource management, especially at high-priority sites on major rivers such as the Thames, Severn, Trent and Mersey.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 2 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Nivus Limited

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