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The Provision of Air Quality Monitoring Automatic Station Maintenance

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 11:15

Tender

27 Jun 2024 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought tenders for the provision of Air Quality Monitoring Automatic Station Maintenance, focusing on air quality management within the Sandwell borough identified as region UKG37. This procurement process falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The process, initiated in 2024, progressed to awarding the contract to WeCare4Air Ltd for £99,990.00 GBP. The contract began on 1st October 2024 with an initial term running until 30th September 2025 and includes options for renewal up to a maximum of three additional one-year terms, potentially extending it to 2028. Key activities include maintaining five automated monitoring stations and ensuring reliable air quality data throughout the contract's duration, responding to the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those proficient in air quality management, pollution protection, and monitoring services. The requirement for continuous, high-reliability data and potential extension options makes it attractive for SMEs seeking long-term engagements. Companies with expertise in automated environmental monitoring equipment and a strategic presence in the UK can significantly benefit from competing in such tenders. The open nature of the procurement invites participation from a wide range of service providers, fostering competitive and accessible business dynamics.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Air Quality Monitoring Automatic Station Maintenance

Notice Description

The Council has five continuous automated monitoring stations within the Sandwell borough. The provision of the Air Quality Monitoring Automatic Station Maintenance Service will allow the monitoring stations to produce continuous data to a high degree of reliability for each element of air quality during the whole period of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has five continuous automated monitoring stations within the Sandwell borough. The provision of the Air Quality Monitoring Automatic Station Maintenance Service will allow the monitoring stations to produce continuous data to a high degree of reliability for each element of air quality during the whole period of the contract.

Options: Agreement Term of up to Four (4) years with a separate options to extend, as follows; Initial term: 03 January 2025 to 02 January 2026; Option to Extend Contract Year 2: from 03 January 2026 to 02 January 2027; Option to Extend Contract Year 3: from 03 January 2027 to 02 January 2028; and Option to Extend Contract Year 4: from 03 January 2028 to 02 January 2029

Renewal: The Council may extend the Agreement, in whole or in part, for a period or periods of up to a maximum of three (3) separate consecutive one (1) year period(s) following the expiry of the Initial Term, subject to satisfactory reviews. For the avoidance of doubt if the Agreement is extended in accordance with the Contract terms and conditions, the maximum period the Agreement could remain in force is an Agreement Term of up to Four (4) years with a separate options to extend, as follows; Option to Extend Contract Year 2: from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026; Option to Extend Contract Year 3: from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 and Option to Extend Contract Year 4: from 01 October 2027 to 30 September 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030196-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

90731300 - Air pollution protection services

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tharmista Godbehere
Contact Email
tharmista_godbehere@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1215692200

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WECARE4AIR

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