Tender

PQ3405 - Air Quality Sensors - Transportation Construction Projects

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of air quality sensors as part of their transportation construction projects. The project, titled "PQ3405 - Air Quality Sensors – Transportation Construction Projects," is classified under environmental quality control services and aims to lease 12 MCERTS-accredited sensors for monitoring air quality, specifically Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate Matter, over a five-year period. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procurement falls under the open competition method, with a below-threshold classification. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 28th October 2025, using the e-tendering system provided by Birmingham City Council. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, air quality management, and installation services of special-purpose machinery. Companies with expertise in providing MCERTS-accredited monitoring solutions and the capability to support long-term leasing agreements would find this project particularly lucrative. The focus on cutting-edge air quality management solutions aligns with broader environmental sustainability goals, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in environmentally conscious projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ3405 - Air Quality Sensors - Transportation Construction Projects

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Air Quality Sensors -Transportation Construction Projects. The contract for the goods will commence on or around 1ST December 2025 and will be in place for a period of 5 years. The Council wishes to lease real-time MCERTS accredited indicative Air Quality Sensors to measure air quality before, during and after construction associated with transportation projects. This will allow the Council to better respond to the developing focus on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and to ensure emissions are being kept to a minimum from construction associated with transportation projects. The Council wishes to lease 12 real-time MCERTS accredited indicative air quality sensors capable of monitoring for Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate Matter. The indicative locations for the sensors are provided on the map at Appendix 4 and coordinates provided below. Sensors will be leased over a five-year period. The sensors will not remain the property of Birmingham City Council following completion of the project. Please refer to the quotation document for detail specification. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 28th October 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062622-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

51540000 - Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90731100 - Air quality management

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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