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GB-London: 904126503 The RSSB Air Quality Monitoring Network (AQMN)

RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)

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15 May 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB), headquartered in London, has recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "GB-London: 904126503 The RSSB Air Quality Monitoring Network (AQMN)." This initiative falls under the services category for research services and aims to capture continuous air quality monitoring data at key locations across the Great Britain rail network. The procurement, conducted as a Further Competition from the Crown Commercial Service's Research & Insights DPS (RM6126), reached the award stage on 13 March 2025. Ricardo-AEA Ltd, a large enterprise, has been awarded the contract valued at £336,805.57. The contract period spans from 14 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research services sector, especially those experienced in environmental monitoring and data analytics. Although the procurement was particularly formed to accommodate Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it could still offer growth potential to large firms that can meet the requirements of the RSSB's objectives. The opportunity allows businesses to enhance their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project that contributes to broader environmental and safety standards in the rail sector. Suppliers with expertise in delivering robust data analysis for air quality and capable of operating across diverse geographic locations would be ideally positioned to leverage this contract for future growth.

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Notice Title

GB-London: 904126503 The RSSB Air Quality Monitoring Network (AQMN)

Notice Description

Conducted as a Further Competition, from the Crown Commercial Service's Research & Insights DPS (RM6126). The overarching aim for the AQMN is to capture continuous and accurate air quality monitoring data at selected stations where there is a risk of poor air quality over the GB rail network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74ef07f8-2520-48dc-8cd7-1775c6b676f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14975700-a9bb-48c3-984e-f8d0cbca8f34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,805 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,805 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
RAIL SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD (RSSB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
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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