Tender

The UK Urban NO2 Network (UUNN) Re Tender 2024

DEFRA

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:25

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05 Nov 2024 at 10:45

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24 Oct 2024 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) is inviting tenders for the UK Urban NO2 Network (UUNN) Re Tender 2024. This procurement, classified under air quality management (CPV code: 90731100), aims to provide additional nitrogen dioxide (NO2) monitoring data for inclusion in national UK compliance assessments. The network is currently operating at approximately 299 sites, focusing on areas where modelling has indicated exceedances of the annual mean NO2 limit value. The open procedure (above threshold) will accept submissions until 29 November 2024 at 12:00 PM, with the contract starting on 1 January 2025 and ending on 31 March 2030. The delivery addresses span across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and air quality management, specifically those capable of providing NO2 monitoring solutions. Given the project’s scope and the extensive deployment of monitoring sites, companies with expertise in environmental technology and data analytics are well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive, promoting business growth within this vital industry sector. This tender not only offers potential long-term collaboration with a key governmental department but also contributes to improving environmental quality and public health.

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Notice Title

The UK Urban NO2 Network (UUNN) Re Tender 2024

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 UUNN was first established in January 2020 and has expanded since to respond to evidence needs and is currently operating at ~299 sites. The primary aim of the UUNN is the provision of additional NO2 monitoring data for inclusion within the national UK compliance assessment. Previously the national assessment of NO2 has comprised of a UK-wide automatic monitoring network; the Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN), and national scale modelling; the Pollution Climate Mapping (PCM) model. UUNN monitors were sited specifically to target areas where modelling had indicated an exceedance of the annual mean NO2 limit value, and where concentrations predicted by the PCM model and by local modelling completed by a relevant local authority were not in good agreeme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1479039-f0da-46ad-bffc-2e3c59c7b304
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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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