Planning

Operation and Management of the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Monitoring Network

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, representing the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is in the planning stages for the procurement of services related to the Operation and Management of the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Monitoring Network. This initiative falls under the industry category of air quality management and is set to take place in the United Kingdom, with a focus on monitoring ambient levels of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at various locations. The procurement process is intended to ensure the provision of data and quality assurance/control for the network, beginning on 1st January 2027. Interested parties can engage further by requesting additional information, which can be obtained by 5th June 2026, with a future notice planned for release around 16th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 2027 through 2031, with potential extensions up to 2032.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and air quality monitoring services to expand their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express interest, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The opportunity provides an avenue for businesses to contribute to national air quality monitoring efforts and engage in a contract that extends over several years, allowing for sustained business growth and the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent public authority. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in handling environmental data and executing quality assurance protocols are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation and Management of the Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) Monitoring Network

Notice Description

The Environment Agency on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Devolved Administrations is seeking to procure a service provider to provide data on the ambient levels of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for the TOMPs Monitoring Network. The Toxic Organic Micro Pollutants (TOMPs) network is responsible for contributing to the monitoring of UK air quality by providing measurement of the air concentrations of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at rural and urban locations in the UK. Monitoring work complements emission inventory work, whilst also providing information on the sources of POP releases into the environment. The Environment Agency is seeking to procure a service provider to provide data on the ambient levels of POPs and the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for the TOMPs Monitoring Network from 1st January 2027.

Planning Information

Further information (in the form of a presentation) is available on request by emailing DGC-LAWW-Buyer@defra.gov.uk. Responses to the presentation will help inform the Procurement Strategy and subsequent Bidder Pack. Defra reserves the right to follow up with suppliers on a 1:1 basis to further understand their capabilities with regard to this requirement (with publication of any new information that arises). If you would like to book a 1:1 meeting regarding this project, please contact Nina Brittain via DGC-LAWW-Buyer@defra.gov.uk. expressing your interest in a 1:1 meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048602-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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