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UKEAP - Acid Gas and Aerosol Network - Long-Term Atmospheric (Delta) Sampling

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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29 Oct 2024 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), acting on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA), has finalised the procurement process for the "UKEAP - Acid Gas and Aerosol Network - Long-Term Atmospheric (Delta) Sampling" contract. The procurement falls under the air quality management services category and is located in the UK. The procurement method used was a limited, award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a direct award due to the unique expertise required. The contract has been awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) for a total of GBP 692,656, with the contract signed on 2nd October 2024. This process has been completed following a voluntary standstill period of 10 days from the notice publication date, which was 29th October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in air quality management and related environmental services to explore future collaborations with Defra and EA. Particularly, it highlights the potential for those possessing unique technical capabilities and equipment necessary for comprehensive atmospheric monitoring. Businesses with established expertise in environmental science and technology sectors are well-positioned to meet the stringent requirements highlighted by this contract and should consider engaging with similar future tenders to leverage their specialist knowledge for business growth.

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Notice Title

UKEAP - Acid Gas and Aerosol Network - Long-Term Atmospheric (Delta) Sampling

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA)) intends to enter into a contract with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology for UKEAP - Acid Gas and Aerosol Network - Long-Term Atmospheric (Delta) Sampling. <br/><br/>Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that Defra (on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA)) intends to enter into a contract with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology for UKEAP - Acid Gas and Aerosol Network - Long-Term Atmospheric (Delta) Sampling.

Defra intends to award this contract following the expiry of a voluntary standstill period, 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Procurement Information

Explanation:<br/><br/>Based on the information detailed below, the conclusion is that UK-CEH are the only supplier with the expertise and/or equipment able to provide this Equipment to the Environment Agency under Regulation 32 2 (b) ii of PCR 2015.<br/><br/>This is for the following reason:<br/><br/>* This is the only commercially available instrument, that is capable of delivering the specification requirements including the recording of multi species measurements of the National Ammonia Monitoring Network, and Acid Gas Network. <br/><br/>* It is the only commercial available instrument that is suitable for immediate deployment on the network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b235
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035006-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£692,656 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Wayne Lamport
Contact Email
wayne.lamport@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

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