Tender

PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU

DEFRA

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20 Dec 2023 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Management and Co-Ordination Units (CMCU) of Defra are overseeing the procurement process for the PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion project. The contract, with a value of £2,880,000 GBP, aims to establish 104 new monitoring sites between 2024 - 2026, contributing to near-real-time air quality information, policy development, and research support. The tender, classified under air pollution monitoring services, is currently in the 'active' stage, with a tender period closing on 1st February 2024 and a contract period spanning from 29th March 2024 to 30th March 2029.

This opportunity, with its specific focus on air quality monitoring services, is well-suited for businesses interested in environmental technology, data management, and policy consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses interested in contributing to air quality monitoring and atmospheric research. The project's deliverables are crucial for enhancing public understanding of air quality and supporting sustainable planning solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU

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 Central Management and Co-Ordination Units (CMCU's) are responsible for the management of the national network air pollution monitoring sites throughout the United Kingdom (UK), the automatic collection and retrieval of data from these sites and forward passage of data (to a separate Defra Supplier, the DDU Supplier, who has responsibility for wider dissemination of data , and to the QAQC Supplier for ratification). The PM2.5 AURN Expansion CMCU contract is currently planned to be for 104 new sites anticipated to be established between 2024 - 2026. This procurement will enable the AURN to: * Inform the public about air quality in near-real time. * Provide data for comparison with statutory air quality standards, objectives, target and limit values. * Inform and support the development of cost-effective planning solutions and identify long-term trends and sources of pollution. * Inform policy development. * Provide data for use by the scientific community in research. * Enhance our understanding of atmospheric chemistry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a86e3-9956-4035-a265-b00af7d72ca6
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

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2029 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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