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MAQS-Health air quality scenario modelling system design feasibility study

DEFRA

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30 Mar 2023 at 07:44

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29 Mar 2023 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Air Quality Consultants Ltd for the project titled "MAQS-Health air quality scenario modelling system design feasibility study". The procurement process was initiated through a selective procurement method, with a tender period ending on 14th March 2023. The contract value is £34,850 in GBP, and the contract period is from 20th March 2023 to 31st May 2023.

This tender process by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and development consultancy services to engage in the development of a scenario tool for assessing pollutant concentrations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. The project requires the creation of an agile, robust, and accurate scenario tool, offering potential value-for-money solutions to address air quality challenges.

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Notice Title

MAQS-Health air quality scenario modelling system design feasibility study

Notice Description

The contractor should develop a Methodology for MAQS-Health to assess the impact of a range of policy scenarios (to be provided by Defra, likely to focus on approximately 4 different scenarios for demonstration/ proof-of-concept) on pollutant concentrations (NOx, NO2, PM10 and PM2.5). Emissions used should be based on the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) where possible and other emissions data or inventory that are evidence-based and tested (if latter, this is to be agreed with Defra). Monitoring sites used should be from established network and quality assured. The contractor should also consider and undertake (if possible) any data review and processing; and system development, optimisation and configuration required to advance the project. Defra's vision of an agile scenario tool is given below. However, we envisage continued discussions with the contractor throughout the project to ensure any system design and model development align to Defra's requirements and expectations. Key requirements of scenario tool: * Agile and versatile * Robust and accurate * Consistency (must be able to link with common emission tools/ outputs and ideally Defra's suite of models including the national compliance model and associated outputs) * Transparency (need to be clear how the model works, data and assumptions used) * Reliable and future-proof * Ease of use (by a range of users) * Value-for-money

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4e70cc5-a09e-4207-90f2-3587a2e78b5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5d0a8c-1452-42af-a580-d48d643da704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Felicity Jowett
Contact Email
felicity.jowett@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07917084225

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

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