ID 4165689 - DfI - Roads and Rivers Stores and Procurement - PROVISION OF HYDROMETRIC SUPPLIES SERVICES AND TRAINING

The Hydrometric Section within Department for Infrastructure (DFI) operates the Northern Ireland Surface Water Hydrometric Network, mainly for flood defence, water quality and water resource purposes. As well as assisting the Agency's flood estimation, flood assessment and regulatory and advisory functions, the network supports key functions of some other government agencies. Data was made available to many external organisations such as the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in relation to water quality and pollution issues, NI Water for water resources, universities for environmental research and other educational establishments for various projects. The Northern Ireland Surface Water Hydrometric Network currently consists of 130 hydrometric gauging stations and 5 rainfall stations located across Northern Ireland. Water levels are recorded and flows measured to derive ratings, from which estimates of flow are obtained using the stage-time series. The prime objective of the section is to provide data for use in the design, monitoring and maintenance of drainage schemes, flood alleviation schemes, flood awareness and flood risk assessment / management studies. DfI Rivers wish to appoint a Contractor for the provision of equipment, services and training to ensure that the staff of their Hydrometric Section have the necessary equipment, support and are competent, through training and experience, to carry out their duties. Please refer to document ID 4165689 - Specification for more information on this requirement.