Award

Provision of Air Quality Management Services for the Breathe London Air Quality Network

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2024 at 16:08

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 19:50

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL), on behalf of The Greater London Authority (GLA), has announced the award of the contract for the Provision of Air Quality Management Services for the Breathe London Air Quality Network. The procurement process for this service pertains to the monitoring and management of air pollution, classified under CPV code 90731400, and covers the UKI region. This contract is set for a four-year term starting in October 2024, and involves maintaining GLA funded air-quality monitoring nodes. The contract was awarded to Vodafone Limited, with a contract value of £1,400,000. The procurement method utilized was the Open Procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU, as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in environmental monitoring and technological service provision. Companies with expertise in managing air-quality data, developing and maintaining monitoring infrastructure, and engaging with community stakeholders are well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The continuation and expansion of the Breathe London Network provide a platform for involved businesses to contribute meaningfully to public health initiatives and urban environmental management, thereby solidifying their presence in the public sector marketplace. This procurement emphasizes quality and social value, making it an attractive opportunity for firms prioritising innovation and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Air Quality Management Services for the Breathe London Air Quality Network

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) are procuring this contract on behalf of The Greater London Authority (GLA) who is procuring a service provider to maintain and operate the next phase of the Breathe London Network to maintain the GLA funded nodes in order to provide hyper-local air-quality monitoring across London. for four years starting in October 2024. Monitoring air pollution is crucial to understanding the risk that toxic air has for us all. The Breathe London Network plays a crucial role in helping local communities, schools, hospitals and Londoners understand air pollution and take action to reduce their exposure. The continuation of the Breathe London Network will build on the successes of previous four years as well as to improve the network through continuing to engage and inform Londoners in the most effective ways. This procurement is to be conducted in accordance with the Open Procedure, under Directive 2014/24/EU (public) on the award of public sector contracts, as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GLA are looking to procure a service provider to continue to maintain the GLA funded nodes in order to provide hyper-local air-quality monitoring across London. The supplier will be required to create and manage a website and upload the data from the sensors to this website which will be publicly available. The supplier is also required to increase engagement with London boroughs, schools and hospitals.

Options: Option to extend up to 3 periods of one year each.

Renewal: This contract will be re-tendered prior to expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041273-2024
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Molly Syms
Contact Email
mollysyms@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3432224000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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