Tender

Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

13 May 2019 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking contractors for the project titled "Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK". This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on air pollution monitoring or measurement services. The active tender has a total value of £1,200,000 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2019 and will run until 31st October 2024. Interested parties must submit their bids through the Defra Bravo website, where all relevant documents and instructions are provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in air quality monitoring and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation. Businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring technology, data analysis, and network management will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their core competencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK

Notice Description

This Contract is to manage and deliver, two UK Air Quality Networks under a single contract. The networks are the Airborne Particle Concentrations and Numbers (PCN) and the Black Carbon network. The PCN network is also referred to as the Particle Numbers and Concentration network on the UK Air website. The networks are let by the Agency to gather national monitoring evidence on behalf of DEFRA as well as SG, WG and DAERA, collectively known as the DAs Additional information: All the documents and instructions to submit a bid are available within the tender documents on the Defra Bravo website link below. Search current opportunities. You do not need to contact the buyer direct, just follow the instructions within Bravo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828112c9-8d92-48d3-bb20-52f1fc45cdd3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.hingston@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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