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UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring 2025 - 2030

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 16:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 08:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 09:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 09:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 12:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 12:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 12:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 18:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the UK's Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring from 2025 to 2030 has reached the award stage, implicating the Environment Agency as the buyer, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as the procuring entity. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically air quality management and air pollution monitoring or measurement services. With Ricardo-AEA Limited being selected as the supplier, the contract is set to commence from 1st March 2026 and extend to at least 28th February 2029, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement followed a competitive open and flexible procedure, ensuring that the bidding process was rigorous and fair. The procurement location is the United Kingdom, with crucial dates including the date of award on 2026-02-11 and contract signing on 2026-01-21.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities for firms specialising in air quality management, particularly those capable of providing high-quality assurance and control services. Businesses with a strong background in monitoring network management and environmental services could leverage this contract to expand their reach within the public sector. Given the sizeable contract value and potential for extensions, it provides an excellent platform for large-scale operations and partnerships between governmental bodies and innovative environmental agencies. This opportunity is well-suited for entities capable of meeting stringent technical standards and delivering dependable results in atmospheric monitoring, thus allowing them to establish a commanding presence in a critical aspect of environmental governance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring 2025 - 2030

Notice Description

The Environment Agency on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Devolved Administrations (DA) invite proposals to provide the Central Management and Control Unit (CMCU) and the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for the UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Monitoring Network, from 1st March 2026 until at least 28th February 2029 with the possibility of two (2) separate one (1) year extensions (which are not guaranteed). The Supplier will be responsible for the operation and management of the Authority's PAHs monitoring network sites and send to the Environment Agency's Monitoring Laboratories team for analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Mobilisation period (3 months): 01/12/2025 - 28/02/2026 Contract start date: 01/03/2026 Contract End date: 28/02/2029 Contract End date with 2x1 year extensions: 28/02/2031

Renewal: 2 x 1 years in extension periods

Planning Information

F01:PIN https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000577-2025 II.1.4) Short description The Environment Agency on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Devolved Administrations (DA) will be inviting proposals to provide the Central Management and Control Unit (CMCU) and the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for the UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Monitoring Network from 7th February 2025. The purpose of the PAHs Network is to determine the ambient concentrations of PAHs in the UK atmosphere through monitoring and chemical analysis to ensure the UK complies with the PAHs related provisions of the UK’s Air Quality Standard Regulations 2010, which incorporate EU’s 4th Air Quality Daughter Directive and the Air Quality Strategy PAHs Objective. Data from this network is uploaded on to Home - Defra, UK A draft specification for this opportunity can be requested from to dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk inbox by referencing this opportunity. The Environment Agency and Defra Group Commercial will be holding an online Market Engagement Online Event on Thursday 23rd January. Please register your interest for this event no later than 5pm on Monday 20th January. Please confirm your interest in bidding for this opportunity and/or attending the Market Engagement Online Event; and we would like to know of any barriers, stating what they are, to you entering this market competition to dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk inbox referencing this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,646,899 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,646,899 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Ricardo-AEA Limited

Further Information

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