CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Supplier(s)
- Hydro International Data, Insight & Analysis Ltd
- Value
- £80,447
- Duration
- 5 years
- Topic
- Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- Published
- 31 January 2025
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
The Flood and Water Management Team at Kent County Council undertakes the council's duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Kent, including investigations into significant flood events. Repeated incidences of flooding have occurred around four culverted ordinary watercourses in Kent. Two in Tunbridge Wells, the River Grom and the Southborough Stream; one in Ightham, the Busty Stream; and two in Snodland, Roman Road small watercourse and Pollard Lake Outflow. The Supplier will be working with Kent County Council to undertake river monitoring through the implementation of gauges on the above watercourses to gather data such as but not limited to the river level, flow and velocity providing detailed monitoring, reporting, maintenance and management of the gauges installed over the contract duration. The initial contract term is 5 years with an option to extend on an annual rolling basis for a maximum of 5 years.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date10 January 2025
- Completed: Award published31 January 2025Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date9 January 2030in 3 years
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 51200000 · Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 71600000 · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 · Monitoring and control services
- 90700000 · Environmental services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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