Scope
Reference
C28689
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.
Lot 1. Lot 1: Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning
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 2. Lot 2: Maintenance and Repair
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.
Contract 1. Supply of Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance (FDSIM) of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025–2030
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1: Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning
Lot 2. Lot 2: Maintenance and Repair
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,680,000 excluding VAT
- £5,616,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
25 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. (3+1+1)
CPV classifications
- 33112200 - Ultrasonic unit
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1: Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2: Maintenance and Repair
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Nivus UK Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVW-9524-LQDQ
Unit 2D, Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry
CV3 4SU
United Kingdom
Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. Supply of Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance (FDSIM) of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025-2030
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Everitt
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement of the Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: DGC Enquiries
Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster