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Air Quality Monitoring Stations - Local Site Operator Services 2026

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is conducting an open tender for the provision of local site operator services for its air quality monitoring stations. This contract covers monitoring sites across both Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Sutton, reflecting the Shared Environment Service formed by the two councils. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th May 2026. This opportunity falls within the 'Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services' industry category and aims to ensure high-quality air quality data management to support local air quality action plans. The services will be delivered in the UK, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st July 2026 and run until 30th June 2031. Interested parties should note the requirement for regular and ad-hoc site visits to conduct quality assurance and control duties.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services or air quality monitoring. The procurement method is an open competition, designed to allow eligible businesses to showcase their capability in delivering value for money while adhering to quality standards. Businesses skilled in quality assurance and data management are well-suited to compete for this contract, with a strong emphasis on meeting or exceeding Living Wage rates for employees. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate proficiency through method statement responses and will be evaluated based on price and quality criteria, fostering potential for substantial business development and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Quality Monitoring Stations - Local Site Operator Services 2026

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of local site operator services to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames air quality monitoring sites (KT4, KT5 and KT6) and the London Borough of Sutton air quality monitoring sites (ST4, ST5, ST6, ST8). The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Sutton Councils have merged services to create a Shared Environment Service. The provision of local site operator services will, therefore, be required to cover the automated air quality monitoring sites across both boroughs. In order to review and assess air quality as part of the duties under London Local Air Quality Management, a number of air quality monitoring stations are operated throughout both boroughs. There is a requirement for attending the sites routinely once per fortnight for the purpose of carrying out general Quality Assurance / Quality Control duties (with additional ad hoc visits as required). The contract will need to represent value for money for the Council while offering a high quality service to both the client and the data management provider. The operation of an air quality monitoring network is a measure that is included in both of the boroughs' Air Quality Action Plans. The collection of reliable data helps to inform the effectiveness of the other measures that are being implemented to improve air quality across the boroughs and the data is included within the statutorily required Annual Status Report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034645-2026
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

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 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
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

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