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Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network - CMCU & QAQC

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, acting on behalf of Defra and the Devolved Administrations (DAs), has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network - CMCU & QAQC." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on air quality management, with the procurement method being selective through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The location for this procurement is the UK, and the contract was formally signed on 28 July 2021 for various lots related to air quality monitoring, including a central management unit and quality assurance services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, air quality management, and quality assurance. Companies that can offer high-quality service with competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete, especially larger firms like Bureau Veritas and Ricardo-AEA, which have already secured contracts under this tender. Additionally, businesses looking to establish themselves in environmental monitoring and compliance will find a conducive market through these awarded contracts, which underscore the continuous need for robust air quality management in urban and rural settings across the UK.

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Notice Title

Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network - CMCU & QAQC

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (referred to from now as the Agency) wishes to let contract(s) to provide Central Management and Co-Ordination Unit ("CMCU") and Quality Assurance Quality Control Services ("QAQC") services for the Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network ("AURN"). This network provides national monitoring arrangements including those areas covered by Defra, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland collectively known as the DAs. However, the contracts are let by the Agency on behalf of Defra and the DAs, and the specification has been written in co-operation with the Defra Air Quality & Industrial Emissions team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Automatic Urban and Rural Network Management (Central - Co-ordination and Control Unit (CMCU) - Management of 154 UK sites

Lot 2

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (Lot 2 - QAQC of LOT 1 sites)

Lot 3

Automatic London Network (ALN) - (Lot 3 - Management of 16 London sites)

Lot 4

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (Lot 4 - QAQC of LOT 3 sites)

Lot 5

Ozone Audits only (6 monthly audit work) - Lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020545-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,608,969 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.hingston@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7584273719

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
4
Supplier Names

BUREAU VERITAS

BUREAU VERTIAS

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

RICARDO-AEA

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