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Lot 2 _ tNCEA - National Hydrometry Data Logger

Awarded to OTT HydroMet, UDlive Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

Published
Published 19 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 February 2026
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Overview

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs procured national hydrometry data logger devices for Lot 2 of the tNCEA programme. The requirement is for robust self-contained single sensor loggers with a minimum IP67 rating, capable of fitting within tube diameters of 50mm or greater and directly connecting input sensors without external junction boxes. The contract, valued at 4 GBP, was awarded on 25 March 2026 to OTT HydroMet and UDlive Limited, with devices required to be compatible with existing pressure transmitter frameworks and capable of operating with Schneider telemetry systems using DNP3, WITS DNP3, or Lucid protocols where telemetry is included.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£1
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 November 2025
Questions by
19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliancesSurveying instruments

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4
Award date
25 March 2026
Contract period
10 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years 1 month
Could run to
11 January 2031
Against estimate
300% above
Bids received
4
Winners
  • OTT HydroMet
  • UDlive Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 11 January 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Technical60%
  • Commercial40%

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Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,808

Median of 2,392 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 100% below the median.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS in the last 12 months

123

contracts awarded, worth £85,053,152 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    13 May 2026

  2. Contract

    13 May 2026

  3. Contract

    25 March 2026

  4. Contract

    25 March 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    2 January 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    19 November 2025

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