Tender

LSO & ESU Services for LBWF Air Quality Monitoring Stations

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking to procure Local Site Operator (LSO) and Equipment Support Unit (ESU) services for its Air Quality Monitoring Stations. This tender is currently in the procurement stage, with an active status, classified under the air quality management industry category. The procurement method is an open, below threshold competition, inviting electronic submissions. Interested parties have until 8th March 2026 to submit their offers, with the enquiry period concluding on 27th February 2026. The procurement activity will take place in the United Kingdom, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, offering a service term until 31st March 2029, with potential renewals discussed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

This tender presents viable opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in air quality management to expand their market presence and contribute to public environmental initiatives. Businesses with expertise in equipment support and operational management services for air quality monitoring stations will likely find this procurement advantageous. Considering the emphasis on quality and price within the award criteria (weighted at 40% for quality and 60% for price), organisations that demonstrate robust service delivery and cost-effectiveness will be in a strong position to compete. Overall, this procurement provides an excellent platform for growth within the public sector for businesses attuned to environmental and technological innovation.

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Notice Title

LSO & ESU Services for LBWF Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Notice Description

Local Site Operator (LSO) and Equipment Support Unit (ESU) services for the London Borough of Waltham Forest's Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013353-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 20262 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Zach Edwards
Contact Email
zach.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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