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ID 5209858 DAERA - Air and Environmental Quality - NI Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Aug 2024 at 12:32

Tender

10 May 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a contract for the provision of the Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services, under the project ID 5209858. The contract supports IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support in the industry category. The procurement, which follows an open procedure under the GPA guidelines, was awarded to Ricardo-AEA LTD, with the contract valued at £424,935.11. The procurement stage is now complete, and the services will be delivered predominantly within the Northern Ireland region, specifically in Belfast. The contract was signed on 5th August 2024 and has the potential for an additional extension period of up to three years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those with a focus on environmental quality and air management. The detailed requirements for website maintenance, air quality expertise, and contract management make it suitable for consortia or firms with substantial experience and capacity in these areas. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, air quality management, and software package information systems can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The high-quality standards and expectations further incentivise firms to enhance their service delivery capabilities, fostering long-term business development.

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Notice Title

ID 5209858 DAERA - Air and Environmental Quality - NI Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services

Notice Description

DAERA Air and Environmental Quality (AEQ) invites tender submissions for the provision of The Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App and Professional Air Quality guidance. All parts, functions and expanse of data (current/archive) of the existing website must be retained and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Client welcomes submissions from consortia, providing the Lead Supplier is identified and the consortium can clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the capacity requirements of this contract in full. Please see ID 5209858 Specification for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA Air and Environmental Quality (AEQ) invites tender submissions for the provision of The Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App and Professional Air Quality guidance. All parts, functions and expanse of data (current/archive) of the existing website must be retained and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Client welcomes submissions from consortia, providing the Lead Supplier is identified and the consortium can clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the capacity requirements of this contract in full. Please see ID 5209858 Specification for further information.

Options: Following the initial contract period. There will be an additional extension period of up to three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2024
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£417,410 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£417,410 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£424,935 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

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