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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

Contact Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
7800000.0 GBP
Gross: 9360000.0 GBP
Published
16 Sep 2025, 19:35
Deadline
13 Oct 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
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, Mersey, and Ou

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057141-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1: Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning

Lot Description: Lot 1: Feasibility, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new 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, Mersey, and Ouse.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract will run a for 3 year fixed period with 2 further 12 months extensions possible, totalling 5 years maximum. The costs will be fixed for the first 3 years and after this point will be adjusted at the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rate from the annual anniversary of the contract until the contract ends.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 5,600,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 6,720,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-01-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (Price) (30%)

Lot Title: Lot 2: Maintenance and Repair

Lot Description: 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, Mersey, and Ouse.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The contract will run a for 3 year fixed period with 2 further 12 months extensions possible, totalling 5 years maximum. The costs will be fixed for the first 3 years and after this point will be adjusted at the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rate from the annual anniversary of the contract until the contract ends.

Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,200,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,640,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-01-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (Price) (30%)

Documents

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