Planning

PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

10 Jul 2023 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, represented by DEFRA Network eTendering Portal, is planning a tender for the PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion. The procurement falls under the services category and involves expanding the air quality monitoring network across England. The tender, valued at £4,250,000, aims to create a central management system for monitoring particulate matter. The contract is expected to last initially for 3 years with potential extensions. The opportunity is set to be released in Autumn 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in air pollution monitoring services and environmental management. Companies capable of managing and coordinating air quality monitoring sites, handling data dissemination, and ensuring quality assurance are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for November 2nd, 2023. Interested businesses can explore further details on the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal.

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Notice Title

PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU

Notice Description

The Environment Agency requires a Supplier to provide Central Management and Co-Ordination Services for the expansion of the AURN network by circa ~86 Air Quality Monitoring sites monitoring Particulate Matter of 2.5 microns (PM2.5), across England only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of the initial 86 PM2.5 Expansion sites. Set up of data acquisition and validation of data from these sites prior to forward sharing of data to a separate Data Dissemination Unit (DDU) and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) suppliers. The data will need to be disseminated in 'real time' on an hourly basis. The Supplier will also be required to undertake management of Environment Agency assets, communication, appointment and management of on-site local site operators, equipment support units for smooth operation and health and safety management for the safe running of the network. Additional information: The contract would be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend at the discretion of the Authority for a further 2 X 12 months. This notice is only to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and enable work planning. There is no requirement to register at this stage. We intend to issue the opportunity in Autumn 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e05c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019673-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial (LAWW)
Contact Email
dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

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