Tender

PQ0548 - EPU2425-04 - Maintenance of Air Quality Monitoring Stations

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting quotations for the maintenance of air quality monitoring stations under the contract titled "PQ0548 - EPU2425-04 - Maintenance of Air Quality Monitoring Stations". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and pertains to the industry category of air quality management. The services are required across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other international regions. Key dates include the submission deadline of 12:00 midday on 15th November 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year based on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the environmental services sector to expand their business by entering into a potential three-year contract with Birmingham City Council. The contract encompasses routine, emergency, and additional maintenance services for thirteen real-time air quality monitoring stations. This opens up avenues for businesses specialising in air pollution monitoring, maintenance, and control services. Given the Council's ongoing commitment to air quality management, companies with expertise in equipment repairs, installations, and the operation of chemiluminescent analysers stand to benefit greatly from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0548 - EPU2425-04 - Maintenance of Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council invited a quotation for Maintenance of Air Quality Monitoring Stations no later than 12:00 midday, on 15 November 2024. Introduction Birmingham City Council ('The Council) has a duty under the Environment Act 1995 to evaluate the quality of the air within its administrative area, having regards to the presence of certain pollutants and to establish strategies for their reduction should they be found to be above statutory limits. The Council has declared an Air Quality Management Area for nitrogen dioxide and has introduced an Air Quality Action Plan to direct what steps the Council will take to reduce pollutant concentrations including the operation of a Clean Air Zone. The Council uses chemiluminescent analysers to sample the air and determine the concentration of nitrogen dioxide, allowing for an almost real time understanding of air pollution at key sites. These instruments require maintenance at set durations to ensure they are both working correctly and to provide reassurance as to the accuracy of the data. Other instruments are also used to monitor other pollutants, these are specified in Appendix 1 and should be included in the quote. The Council requires a supplier for the provision of maintenance services for THIRTEEN real time Air Quality Monitoring Stations. These are detailed in Appendix 1 and this should be referred to when preparing the quotation. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 1st February 2025 until 31st January 2027 with the option to extend a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Requirements/Specification The appointed contractor will be the maintenance provider for air quality monitoring stations for Birmingham City Council and this also includes the provision of any additional instrument installations or equipment repairs. The requirements of the service are: o Undertake routine service and maintenance in line with the criteria specified in Appendix 2, List 1. o Undertake emergency service and maintenance requirements in line with the criteria specified in Appendix 2, List 2. o Undertake additional service and maintenance requirements in line with the criteria specified in Appendix 2, List 3. The Invitation to Quotation is being issued using the Council's e-tendering system In-tend and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using the system. Therefore, all quotes must be submitted by Quotation providers via the In-tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you have any questions on how to use this web site, please contact the E-tendering Support team at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 midday, on 15 November 2024 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b48ef46-a617-4391-8041-977c1f5fdcbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e30b1a9-3960-4a05-93cc-9dd8c1b70e85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90731100 - Air quality management

90731200 - Transboundary air pollution management or control services

90731300 - Air pollution protection services

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Cheng
Contact Email
kate.cheng@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01214648000

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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