Award

Air Quality Monitoring Services

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Award

01 Nov 2023 at 10:18

TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2023 at 12:32

Tender

01 Feb 2023 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded a contract for Air Quality Monitoring Services. The contract covers the installation and maintenance of up to 43 air quality indicative monitoring devices at 41 locations in Greater Manchester. These devices will monitor PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels, comply with MCERTS Performance Standards, and provide data for analysis. The contract is for 2 years with 3 potential 1-year extensions, aimed at improving air quality in the region.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in air quality monitoring services to compete. Suppliers capable of providing reliable and compliant monitoring devices, alongside data calibration and maintenance services, are well-suited for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with an active status, offering potential for growth and partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester and associated local authorities.

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Notice Title

Air Quality Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Transport for Greater Manchester sought to establish a contract for a supplier to provide and install up to 43 appropriate air quality indicative monitoring devices at up to 41 locations the Greater Manchester region. The devices would need to be installed on existing street furniture. The contract would also include for the ongoing calibrating and maintenance of these devices, as well as decommissioning services at the end of the contract. The supplier was also be expected to provide data quality checks on the information that the devices gathers and to provide that data in an agreed format and at agreed times, to Transport for Greater Manchester for further analysis. The devices were be required to monitor PM2.5 concentration levels along with PM10 as a minimum. The Indicative Monitors must demonstrate compliance with MCERTS Performance Standards for Indicative Ambient Particulate Monitors and must be capable of giving quantitative measurements as specified by the Air Quality Directive 2008. The addition of any other gaseous pollutants will be considered as adding value, providing they comply with Class 1 Indicative Classification under European Standardisation Committee (CEN) Technical Specification (TS 17660-1). Transport for Greater Manchester, along with the 10 local authorities that make up Greater Manchester and the GMCA intend to use the information that these devices gather to help monitoring air quality around the region and to help improve the air quality (through marketing campaigns for instance) throughout the region. This contract will run for 2 years with three further 1-year extension options for a potential total of 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Greater Manchester sought to establish a contract for a supplier to provide and install up to 43 appropriate air quality indicative monitoring devices at up to 41 locations the Greater Manchester region. The devices would need to be installed on existing street furniture. The contract would also include for the ongoing calibrating and maintenance of these devices, as well as decommissioning services at the end of the contract. The supplier was also be expected to provide data quality checks on the information that the devices gathers and to provide that data in an agreed format and at agreed times, to Transport for Greater Manchester for further analysis. The devices were be required to monitor PM2.5 concentration levels along with PM10 as a minimum. The Indicative Monitors must demonstrate compliance with MCERTS Performance Standards for Indicative Ambient Particulate Monitors and must be capable of giving quantitative measurements as specified by the Air Quality Directive 2008. The addition of any other gaseous pollutants will be considered as adding value, providing they comply with Class 1 Indicative Classification under European Standardisation Committee (CEN) Technical Specification (TS 17660-1). Transport for Greater Manchester, along with the 10 local authorities that make up Greater Manchester and the GMCA intend to use the information that these devices gather to help monitoring air quality around the region and to help improve the air quality (through marketing campaigns for instance) throughout the region. This contract will run for 2 years with three further 1-year extension options for a potential total of 5 years.

Options: The contract Term is 24 months following installation, with 3 x 12 month extension options (2+1+1+1).

Renewal: The contract is for an initial 2 year period, with three optional 1 year extensions, up to a 5 year contract (2+1+1+1 contract term).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a1d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032249-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

90731100 - Air quality management

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,888 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Ms Jade Rawlinson
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

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