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Air Quality Monitoring Contract Data Management Services, Web Page Data Dissemination

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:10

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has awarded a contract for air quality monitoring and data management services, focusing on ongoing data management for three systems operating 24/7. The buyer, located at Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, United Kingdom, completed the procurement on 13th February 2026, with Ricardo-AEA Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £5154 before taxes, covers services facilitating air quality management in the UKH12 region. The procurement method was open competition below the threshold, ensuring transparency and accessibility. The contract commences on 1st March 2026, initially set for a one-year term with options for annual renewal up to three years.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and data management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in air quality management and data services could find this contract valuable for growth due to its extendable nature. Companies capable of providing reliable, high-quality maintenance and data capture solutions to support the long-term functionality of monitoring equipment can effectively compete. South Cambridgeshire District Council prioritises both price and quality, with a weighted emphasis on quality during evaluation, potentially favouring businesses with robust service delivery models.

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Notice Title

Air Quality Monitoring Contract Data Management Services, Web Page Data Dissemination

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Consultants to provide a Data Management Program for three air quality monitoring systems. These systems typically run 24/7 therefore, a concise data management and maintenance service is necessary to maximise the long-term performance of these equipment and their data capture rate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 1 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 3 years

Renewal: This contract is for 1 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£5,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

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