Planning

Air Quality Sensors - Schools Project - Market Sounding Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2021 at 13:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is conducting a market sounding exercise for the "Air Quality Sensors - Schools Project," aimed at gathering insights about air quality sensors that can be implemented in approximately 340 primary schools across Birmingham. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline for submitting input is set for 21st June 2021, at 12:00. This initiative focuses on air quality management, aiming to establish a network of real-time sensors in schools while also raising awareness about air quality through educational resources. Interested parties can register on the In-Tend portal to participate in this early engagement process.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies, educational resources, and related services. Companies that offer small digital air quality sensors, data management platforms, and educational support packages would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project encourages feedback from various providers on effective sensor schemes and implementation strategies, thereby fostering collaboration and innovation in air quality management within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Quality Sensors - Schools Project - Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

We are seeking input from the market to understand the range of air quality sensors and educational support packages that are on offer that can be deployed in schools across Birmingham. Please note we are not looking to install diffusion tubes or chemiluminescent analysers (or similar). Instead, we are looking to install the small digital air quality sensors that provide a real-time feed of data with a display of the results in real-time. The aim of the project is twofold: A. To develop a network of Realtime sensors in schools B. Make direct use of the sensors by raising awareness of air quality through an educational resource pack and wider public engagement. There are approximately 340 primary schools that could potentially be targeted through the project. It is yet to be decided if all the schools, or only a proportion of the schools will be included in the project when tendered. The scale of the school sensor project procurement exercise will then be based on the insight gained through this market sounding exercise. Where a school is selected to be the recipient of a sensor, it is anticipated the project will consist of:- At least one sensor (per school) - * monitoring for Nitrogen Dioxide and / or Particulate (PM2.5) * Wi-fi or mobile enabled * Web Platform to display the data * API to feed the data to the council platform(s) * Educational Resource Pack* This market sounding exercise provides the opportunity for potential providers to let the Council know: * The full range of schemes that could be implemented in schools. * What views you have on the issues faced in delivering such a project and how we can implement learning from similar projects that have been developed in other schools Registration on In-Tend is free. The system is secure and access to the clarifications will only be made available to those employees of the Council and / or their authorised advisers in respect of this soft market sounding request. If you are unable to register with In-Tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in responding please click on the following link to access the Council's portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc and submit your details to register your interest. We will send you a username and password so you can download the documentation. Please note this is not a call for competition. Deadline for Document Return (12:00) on 21st June 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4452dc60-f8b1-4ec5-a36c-fb1736396093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0884028b-6be0-4a3b-9355-74c97a912322
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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