Tender

Provision of Air Quality Data Management Services to the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Air Quality Data Management Services to the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network" is being managed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, acting on behalf of the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network. The tender seeks services in the environmental engineering consultancy sector, with a focus on data management and a dedicated web-based service, set within the region of South East England, specifically Kent. Currently, the procurement is at the tender update stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 10th December 2025. The procedure involves an open method under UK procurement law, with the contract valued at £384,000. Successful bidders will start the contract on 1st April 2026, running initially for three years with potential annual extensions up to 2033.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering consultancy services, especially those with a strong proficiency in air quality management systems. The procurement is designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) by ensuring fair access and consideration. Given the sole contractor approach, this could be a significant opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the network's requirements and deliver cost-effective, high-quality services as determined by the tender evaluation criteria. This project represents a sustainable business opportunity in the public sector with potential for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Air Quality Data Management Services to the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on behalf of the Kent and Medway Air Quality Monitoring Network (KMAQMN) are seeking to procure the service of air quality data management including the provision and management of a dedicated web-based service. This partnership includes Kent Local Authorities, (excluding Dartford & Sevenoaks Councils), Medway Unitary and Kent County Council. The Authority intends to award the contract to a sole contractor on the basis of the tenders submitted which in the Network Members opinion represents the best understanding of the issues and needs facing the Network. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995692645

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 3-year terms with the option on 4 annual extensions. (3+1+1+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075444-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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