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Contract for the Provision of Operation and Management of the UK Black Carbon Network (2017-2019)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Feb 2017 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking bids for the "Contract for the Provision of Operation and Management of the UK Black Carbon Network" from 2017 to 2019. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data collection and collation services related to air quality management and airborne particle monitoring. The contract has been awarded, with a total value of £126,987, and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th November 2016, while the contract is due to commence on 1st January 2017 and end on 31st January 2019.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses focused on environmental monitoring, data services, and air quality management to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in managing monitoring networks, providing equipment support and maintenance, or offering data collection services would be particularly well-suited to engage in this market. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender supports their involvement in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Operation and Management of the UK Black Carbon Network (2017-2019)

Notice Description

The purpose of the Black Carbon Network Contract is to manage and operate the monitoring of Black Carbon at the fourteen sites in the UK. The scope of the services to be provided includes, but is not limited to: * Management and operation of the monitoring sites * Provision/Co-ordination of Local Site Operators (LSOs) where applicable * Provision of consumables (tape) * Provision of equipment support and maintenance for all sites as detailed * Assisting with procurement of equipment as required * Collecting and storing data from all sites on the network * Provision of quality assurance for all data collated * Dissemination to Defra's Data and Dissemination Unit including participation in UK-Air data provider meetings * Adhering to health and safety legislation including production of risk registers, method statements and risk assessments as required * Support for ad-hoc requests on information regarding the networks, its operation and data 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-cff81b08-8469-42b1-886e-991784889ede
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef604b38-6e18-4be1-b3f6-cc3653e82c89
Current Stage
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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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

90731100 - Air quality management

90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,987 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,987 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 2-3 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

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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