Tender

Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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06 Feb 2025 at 17:22

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06 Feb 2025 at 16:44

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06 Feb 2025 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking bids for the "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030" contract. This tender, classified under the air quality management industry (CPV code 90731100), involves providing technical support to local authorities across the UK for air quality management. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with bid submissions due by 24 March 2025, and the contract set to begin on 10 June 2025 and end on 9 June 2030. This open procedure aims to ensure extensive competition and involves various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in air quality science, data interpretation, and air quality modelling to grow. Companies experienced in local authority air quality regulations and possessing capabilities in using monitoring equipment and data dashboards will be well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract values expertise and offers a medium-sized market with five previously interested parties. Successful bidders will enhance their reputation and contribute to improving the UK’s air quality, addressing both public health and environmental impacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. The Secretary of State has a statutory role to oversee local authority performance under the legislation and must report on progress annually in a statement to Parliament. Local authorities (LAs) in the UK are legally required to review air quality in their areas and resolve breaches of air quality objectives under the Environment Act 1995 (as amended by Environment Act 2021). The LAQM Support service is used to assist in the delivery of the department's statutory functions (details below) The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support service exists to support that statutory function and provides technical support to 363 LAs across the UK, so that they can carry out their statutory responsibilities for local air quality management accurately and in accordance with regional policy. Support is provided via a helpdesk, website, report submission portal and data dashboard. Suppliers will require extensive expertise in air quality science, using monitoring equipment, interpreting data and air quality modelling to be able to advise local authorities effectively. Extensive knowledge of local authorities and their requirements under LAQM Statutory Technical and Policy Guidance 2022, the Environment Act 1995 as amended by the Environment Act 2021, and the Clean Air Act 1993, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. Key characteristics of the market - The market is considered medium sized, using open market will enable full exposure of the requirement to encourage competition. To date the Prior Information Notice (PIN) has highlighted five interested parties. Reputational Risk - Poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to public health as well as having significant impacts for the natural environment and biodiversity. Local government has an essential role to play in delivering cleaner air for communities and nature across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ecd90-c37f-44a4-88aa-e384748bd844
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07969943365

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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