Award

Air Quality Sensors

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Nov 2021 at 09:48

Award Notice
Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for air quality monitoring equipment, specifically targeting the installation of a minimum of six PM2.5 and PM10 sensors across four schools in Liverpool. This tender, under an open procedure, has been published with a value of £48,000 and is moving towards contract execution. The procurement phase for submissions concluded on 8 September 2021, following which the contract for service and maintenance was awarded on 25 October 2021, effective from 2 November 2021, lasting through to 30 April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental technology and monitoring sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide the necessary equipment and maintenance services. Companies capable of supplying air quality sensors as well as those with expertise in service and calibration of monitoring equipment are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process. This initiative not only enhances public health monitoring in education settings but also encourages local businesses to engage in civic projects, fostering growth and community involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Quality Sensors

Notice Description

Liverpool City council are seeking a supplier of air quality monitoring equipment as specified below. We are also seeking a contact for the service and maintenance of this equipment and for the management of the data produced. These service and maintenance contracts are for one year. The procurement of a minimum of six units of Air Quality Monitoring Equipment (PM2.5 / PM10) for operation by Liverpool City Council. The sensors are to be placed in and around the grounds of four schools in Liverpool. Two schools will be part of the project during the Autumn 2021 term and two schools during the Spring 2022 term. There will be a minimum of 3 sensors per school and therefore a total of six sensors required at any one time. For each of the sensors supplied we require servicing of all serviceable parts in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and using components officially sanctioned by the manufacturer. This shall be completed prior to installation at the monitoring location and also when the sensors are transferred between the two sets of schools. Contractors are required to supply any equipment needed to service and repair the monitoring equipment and also to undertake calibration of the instruments before and after service and maintenance visits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-842da482-73ad-4ebb-b7f3-80c4ec3c7feb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfee9add-640b-4cb6-a3b2-67844f47cd7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 years
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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aimee Magill
Contact Email
aimee.magill@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VORTEX IOT

Further Information

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