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Hydrocarbons UK 2024

DEFRA

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra has completed the "Hydrocarbons UK 2024" procurement process, awarding the contract to Ricardo-AEA Limited. This project focuses on managing a network of air pollution monitoring sites across the UK to measure and assess Benzene and other volatile organic compounds. The contract spans from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £111,426.13. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action below the threshold, and the industry category is air quality management. The data collection will cover various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. The award was published on 15th October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in air quality management and environmental monitoring services. Companies with expertise in maintaining and operating pollution monitoring systems, particularly those capable of integrating new automatic analysers that measure additional hydrocarbons, would be well-suited to this contract. Large organisations such as Ricardo-AEA Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the scale and expertise necessary to manage complex environmental data collection and analysis projects. This tender highlights the opportunity for businesses to engage with government contracts and contribute to public health and environmental protection initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrocarbons UK 2024

Notice Description

The Hydrocarbon Network Operator is responsible for the management of the network of air pollution monitoring sites throughout the UK for the measurement and assessment of Benzene and volatile organic compounds at automatic sites. The operator will be responsible for upkeep, collection, analysis QA/QC and transfer of data to contractors who have responsibility for wider dissemination of the data. The objective is to continue delivery and encompass new monitoring using automatic analysers that can measure additional hydrocarbons to align with changes to the pollution climate of the UK. Single Tender Action Award Oct 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c21d97a-0be7-44d6-8744-889346e90d4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a87aac-6bc7-43d6-a13f-b06229acd300
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£111,426 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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