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APAS system software support and development

JNCC SUPPORT CO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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09 Aug 2024 at 13:47

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15 Apr 2024 at 08:42

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12 Apr 2024 at 14:57

Tender

03 Apr 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The JNCC SUPPORT CO has awarded a contract for APAS system software support and development to Ricardo AEA Ltd. This project involves providing technical support for the UK Air Pollution Assessment Service (UK APAS), designed to aid in planning decisions and environmental permitting. The contract, valued at £220,000, falls under the Environmental Services category and will serve the region of East of England, United Kingdom. The key dates include the service phase starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st March 2027. The open procedure procurement method was used, with the tender process completed on 10th May 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and air quality modelling services. Companies with robust capabilities in software development, data management, and cloud services will find this contract particularly attractive. The role requires ongoing software code development, system data maintenance, and consultative support for product changes, making it an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in providing sustainable and innovative environmental solutions. Working closely with the Defra Cloud Centre of Excellence and JNCC product ownership team, there is also the potential to influence the development and implementation of cutting-edge environmental assessment tools.

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Notice Title

APAS system software support and development

Notice Description

UK APAS is an online Air Pollution calculation tool that provides evidence to be used in planning decisions, environmental permitting, and local plans. It aims to provide an air quality modelling service that will offer a consistent approach by providing detailed modelling for ecosystem assessment and facilitates "in-combination" assessments across all key emission source types by storing development records in an archive. Ultimately, the tool provides better protection for nature by making information on habitats, their vulnerability and local emission levels clearer and more accessible. Over the last two years, the UK has been adapting the AERIUS tool for use here in the UK. The UK implementation, known as UK Air Pollution Assessment Service (UK APAS) is now in the final stage of initial development and needs to begin to establish a service phase. JNCC lead the UK creation of the Air Pollution Assessment Service, The multi-delivery team works with the software development team, technical experts, and user groups to ensure the new tool fits UK needs, and the service is fit for purpose. This tender process is to secure a technical support function for the live phase (due to start in September 2024) of the UK APAS service. The technical support function will provide ownership and ongoing development of the software code and working together with the Defra Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCOE) team, manage the updating and security within the production environments. The technical support function will also provide monthly reports to the JNCC product ownership team on the financial performance of the AWS environment, the status of all current tasks and the budget used so far to service the requests. Maintaining up-to-date data within the system will also be a key role, working together with the JNCC data management team as the providers of the data. Finally, and most importantly, is the consultancy role the technical support function will play a key part in the JNCC product ownership team, advising on the changes proposed to the product and the technical implications for deployment. Additional information: Please note tender document - Annex A has been updated and the return date extended to 10th May 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4196e2ed-ba8b-4d8e-b3b4-537dbc64c6dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b31d835-3912-4b0a-83f9-2f08160187cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
Sharon Joyce
Contact Email
sharon.joyce@jncc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01733562626

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

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