Tender

Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

23 Dec 2016 at 18:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is procuring two contracts related to Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) in the UK, specifically titled "Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) support." This procurement falls within the services industry, with a focus on air quality management and associated database services. The open procedure is currently active and will close for tenders on 2nd February 2017. The expected start date for the contracts is 1st May 2017, lasting for 18 months with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The contracts will involve collaboration with various organisations including the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and the Greater London Authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in vital environmental management services. Companies with expertise in coordination, technical support, report appraisal, and database services would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, consortiums can benefit from combining their distinct expertise to meet the contract requirements, enhancing their chances of winning the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) support

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), wishes to let two contracts to manage local air quality management (LAQM) in the UK: - Lot 1 - Coordination and technical support for LAQM Management and coordination of Contractors appointed to LAQM Report Appraisal contract * Helpdesk * Websites (LAQM (including RSW) and AQMA ) * Maintenance of LAQM tools and Guidance * Ad hoc advice and support for Defra, DAs and GLA * Local authority nitrogen dioxide diffusion tube QA/QC support - Lot 2 - LAQM report appraisal Appraisal of Review and Assessment and Action Planning documents * Database and archive of data and reports * Evaluation of local measures being taken to improve AQ * Transfer of data to the Contractor appointed to Coordination of and support for LAQM for LAQM website content * Provision of data for Site Suitability Assessment * Ad hoc support to the Authority, GLA and DAs Lots 1 and 2 will cover the whole of the UK and will involve the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland); collectively known as the Devolved Administrations (DAs), as well as the Greater London Authority (GLA). However, the contract is let by the Authority on behalf of Central Government, the DAs and the GLA. The Contracts will commence on 1st May 2017 for a period of eighteen (18) months and will include a handover period with the current contractors of not less than one (1) month (between the period 01/05/17 to 31/05/17). There will be an option to extend the Contracts by up to a further twenty four (24) months. (For the avoidance of doubt, no Contract charges shall be payable by the Authority in respect of the handover services during the handover period. The Contractors will be responsible for their costs). Any new Contractors will take over full running and operation of the Networks from 1st June 2017. The Authority invites both individual contractors or consortia to tender for these contracts, providing the individual expertise of consortium members meet the specific requirements of the contract. The Authority also invites bidders to make a joint bid for both contracts Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bff640f-b147-494e-9a5b-cbdf8ec8f33f
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72320000 - Database services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2018 1-2 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.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
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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