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Operation & Management of Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network (21-26)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Nov 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Devolved Administrations, has completed a tender for the operation and management of the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network, which falls under the air quality management industry category. This procurement process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the absence of alternative suppliers. The contract, valued at £542,824.70, was signed on 1st October 2021, and involves ongoing monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants in the UK, contributing significantly to environmental policy and air quality strategy initiatives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those focused on air quality management and monitoring technologies. Companies with expertise in operational management and data analysis related to environmental pollutants would be well-suited to compete. With the contract's active status indicating a continued need for supplier engagement and potential subcontracting options, this could lead to growth and collaboration within the field, aiding in compliance with international environmental standards and the development of innovative solutions to enhance air quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation & Management of Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network (21-26)

Notice Description

The Environment Agency ('The Authority') on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Devolved Administrations is seeking to procure a service provider to manage and operate the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network is responsible for contributing to the monitoring of UK air quality by providing measurement of the air concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at rural and urban locations in the UK. Monitoring work complements emission inventory work, whilst also providing information on the sources of POP releases into the environment. Monitoring data is used to inform negotiation of international instruments to control POPs, such as consideration of restrictions on POPs already covered by the UNECE Protocol on POPs and Stockholm Convention on POPs, as well as the consideration of new candidate POPs for inclusion. This work complements Defra's Air Quality Strategy which aims to improve air quality and reduce human exposure to all air pollutants including POPs. The purpose of the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Network is to provide information on the ambient levels of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in the UK through monitoring at six sites, to inform policy development on environmental and human exposure to POPs, and to provide information on the sources of POPs in the atmosphere. The TOMPs network is the second longest running network of its type anywhere in the World. It is essential, therefore, that continuity of operation is maintained in order to preserve data consistency.

Procurement Information

No other alternative supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028106-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£542,824 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
+44 2072385921

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

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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