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Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Jun 2017 at 05:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process titled "Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)" was conducted by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), focusing on air quality management services. This contract, valued at approximately £4.73 million, is classified under the CPV code for air quality management. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period running from November 1, 2013, to April 30, 2019. The award notice was published on June 26, 2017, marking the conclusion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental research and air quality management. Companies with expertise in developing and applying air quality models, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The emphasis on compliance with EU directives also creates avenues for businesses focused on environmental policy and regulatory support to engage actively in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

Notice Description

Models are central to effective management of air quality. They provide the link between an understanding of the sources of air pollutants, their concentrations in air and the exposure of populations and ecosystems to the pollutants present in the ambient atmosphere. Defra has an extensive programme of air quality science and research to support its evidence programme. Central to Defra's remit is the development of policy to improve the quality of our environment including air quality across the UK, reduce health impacts and to fully comply with pollutant thresholds identified in European Union (EU) ambient air quality directives. Both air quality monitoring and modelling play important roles in gathering evidence to help Defra meet its policy objectives. Modelling compliments monitoring by providing a means of assessing concentrations at locations where measurements have not been made and of predicting future concentrations. The objectives of the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality contract are to develop and apply air quality models and other methods of assessment to: Map ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for up to 13 pollutants including the pollutants of most concern in terms of health burdens and statutory compliance risks, which are nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Carry out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values, target values for EU directive reporting and national objectives. Support the investigation and development of policy initiatives. This Notice confirms a Variation, as permitted within the Contract and Competed Tender to take up optional extension until 2019. 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
ocds-b5fd17-bd562e23-cbf1-47b4-9c9a-0a4d4ad0d634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769fb45d-cf7c-4501-85ab-45a50a93bea8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,727,355 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,727,355 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 201312 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2013 - 30 Apr 2019 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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