Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, in collaboration with Greater Manchester’s local authorities, is initiating a tender process titled "S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management." The procurement is in the services category, particularly focused on environmental engineering consultancy services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with electronic submissions open until 13 January 2025, 14:00 UTC. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 September 2025 and ending on 31 August 2027, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure, and the scope covers the regions of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality monitoring, equipment maintenance, and data management. Two key contracts are available: Lot 1 for equipment servicing and maintenance, and Lot 2 for data management and ratification, providing roles as the Equipment Support Unit and the Greater Manchester Management Control Unit respectively. The contract, valued at a total of £440,000, enables businesses to contribute to a high-profile regional initiative, ensuring continuous, high-quality environmental monitoring. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering flexible, responsive services and maintaining rigorous quality control and data management protocols.

Tender

S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th December 2024 15:19:22 PM

Tender Deadline

13th January 2025 14:00:00 PM 22 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Greater Manchester local authorities have formed a network of air quality monitoring stations to share information and resources between the 10 boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. The network is referred to as the Greater Manchester Air quality Network (GMAQN). There is also the option for Transport for Greater Manchester to be part of this network and utilise this contract. The GMAQN is seeking to appoint suitable contractors to provide a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service in relation to the servicing, maintenance, quality assurance & control (QA/QC) and data management of their reference automatic air quality monitoring units and other related support services. The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 1 - GMAQN equipment servicing and maintenance contract will be known as the Equipment Support Unit (ESU). The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 2 - GMAQN data management and ratification contract will be known as Greater Manchester Management Control Unit (GMMCU).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c23e

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

71313000

CPV Division(s)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

hello@beenetwork.com

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Manchester

United Kingdom

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S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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