Planned procurement · Notice 092117-2026
Contract for the Supply of Hydroacoustic River Flow Instrumentation
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029
In plain English
Environment Agency is carrying out market engagement ahead of re-launching a procurement for hydroacoustic river flow monitoring instruments, split across four lots covering mobile, waded and fixed-deployment devices, for use across its Hydrometry teams and also open to Natural Resources Wales and SEPA. This is not yet open for bids; contract period would run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with the notice itself being preliminary market engagement.
Good fit for: Specialist suppliers of hydroacoustic/hydrometric monitoring equipment and instrumentation services.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The Authority previously undertook preliminary market engagement in relation to this requirement under notice reference (2025/S 000-084584). Following the cancellation of the previous procurement due to a publishing issue, the Authority is undertaking further market engagement to update suppliers and validate current market conditions prior to recommencing the procurement. The Environment Agency’s Hydrometry teams monitor water quantity across rivers, streams, lakes, and groundwater aquifers. Hydroacoustic instruments are used to measure water discharge in these environments. A hydroacoustic contract is required to secure specialist services and equipment that utilise sound in water to achieve objectives not feasible with other technologies. Area Hydrometry and Telemetry teams purchase and operate these instruments, with technical support and procurement guidance provided by the National Hydrometry team. The Environment Agency has selected hydroacoustic instruments as a highly accurate, long-term, and cost-effective solution for measuring water. These instruments support both routine measurements and long-term monitoring programmes, which are critical for: Trend Analysis – Tracking changes in river flows, lake levels, and groundwater over time to understand hydrological patterns. Flood Risk Management – Providing accurate discharge data to improve flood forecasting and early warning systems. Climate Resilience – Assessing the impact of climate change on water resources and informing adaptation strategies. Regulatory Compliance – Meeting statutory obligations for water quantity reporting and supporting environmental legislation. Infrastructure Planning – Supplying data for water resource management, reservoir operations, and sustainable development. The instruments fall…
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 30 Sep 2026.
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