Supply of Colorimetric Analysers to the Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is seeking a single supplier to provide a complete analytical Solution Set of colorimetric analysis instrumentation and associated support services for environmental laboratory operations. The scope of work requires the instrumentation to be capable of performing analysis for Nutrient, Total and Free Cyanide, and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC). While the buyer does not prescribe specific instrument types, the selected supplier must propose a recommended Solution Set that meets all mandatory performance and operational requirements and assume full responsibility for the system under a single contractual arrangement. The contract is intended to span four years, with an estimated performance period from January 11, 2027, to January 10, 2031. The estimated demand is up to eight instruments over the term, with a total estimated value of 480,000 GBP excluding VAT. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of technical quality at 60 percent and commercial price at 40 percent. This procurement is identified as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted in English by November 11, 2026, at 12:00pm.