Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is inviting tenders for the servicing, maintenance, quality assurance & control (QA/QC), and data management of air quality monitoring equipment as part of the Greater Manchester Air Quality Network (GMAQN). This procurement process, classified under Environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV 71313000), seeks contractors to support the network across the 10 boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan. The tender was published on 4th December 2024, with an end date for submissions on 13th January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 30th August 2027. This open procedure is targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with an estimated contract value of £440,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering consultancy, especially those with expertise in air quality monitoring systems. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working with public sector clients. The contract is split into two lots: one for equipment servicing and maintenance, making up the Equipment Support Unit (ESU), and another for data management and ratification, forming the Greater Manchester Management Control Unit (GMMCU). Companies capable of delivering high-quality services in these areas are well-suited to compete, providing them with a platform to showcase their capabilities and grow their business within the public sector market.

Tender

S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th December 2024 14:46:01 PM

Tender Deadline

13th January 2025 14:00:00 PM 22 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Greater Manchester local authorities have formed a network of air quality monitoring stations to share information and resources between the 10 boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. The network is referred to as the Greater Manchester Air quality Network (GMAQN). There is also the option for Transport for Greater Manchester to be part of this network and utilise this contract. The GMAQN is seeking to appoint suitable contractors to provide a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service in relation to the servicing, maintenance, quality assurance & control (QA/QC) and data management of their reference automatic air quality monitoring units and other related support services. The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 1 - GMAQN equipment servicing and maintenance contract will be known as the Equipment Support Unit (ESU). The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 2 - GMAQN data management and ratification contract will be known as Greater Manchester Management Control Unit (GMMCU).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

71313000

CPV Division(s)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Daniel Cunliffe

Buyer Email

daniel.cunliffe@salford.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1616866249

Buyer Address

Civic Centre, 100 Chorley Rd, Swinton

Salford

M27 5AW

England

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S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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