Planning

Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029 Market Engagement

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is in the planning stage of a procurement process for air quality diffusion tube monitoring services across the borough, scheduled to commence from July 2026 to December 2029. Key milestones include early market engagement and a future notice date of 2nd March 2026. The initiative, part of the community's commitment to environmental quality and road safety, includes major public realm and highway improvements on Kilburn High Road. It is supported under Camden's “Better, Safer Kilburn” programme and displays strong alignment with Transport for London's Borough Safer Streets initiative. The tender, valued at GBP 396,000, falls under the services category and requires compliance with Defra's monitoring schedules, offering the additional benefit of a possible 12-month extension.

This procurement process presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in air quality management and pollution monitoring. Companies with capabilities in delivering reliable and sustainable environmental services are particularly well suited to compete, especially those with innovative solutions for public safety, accessibility, and enhanced biodiversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the planned air quality monitoring service strongly supports Camden's statutory environmental obligations while aiming to add social value through improved public spaces. This contract offers businesses a substantial growth opportunity by aligning with Camden’s environmental and social goals to enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029 Market Engagement

Notice Description

The London Borough of Camden intends to procure an external specialist to deliver monthly air quality diffusion tube monitoring across the borough from July 2026 to December 2029, with the option of a 12-month extension. This service is essential to support Camden's statutory air quality monitoring obligations and ensure compliance with Defra-specified monitoring schedules. Through early market engagement, Camden aims to understand supplier capacity, delivery models, sustainability considerations, and opportunities for added social value. Insights gathered will shape the final tender approach and ensure the procurement supports high-quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible service delivery over the contract term.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Camden is undertaking early market engagement ahead of a planned tender for major public realm and highway improvement works along Kilburn High Road. The aim is to gather insight from the market to shape the upcoming procurement, understand supplier capacity and capability, and explore innovative approaches to delivery, sustainability, and social value. The Kilburn High Road corridor is a significant strategic route and a busy town centre serving Camden, Brent, and Westminster. As part of the Better, Safer Kilburn programme, funded through Transport for London’s Borough Safer Streets initiative, the planned works will focus on improving road safety, accessibility, and environmental quality. The scheme supports enhanced active travel, improved public spaces, and increased biodiversity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007182-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£396,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Rohima Begum
Contact Email
rohima.begum@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079741000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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