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Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 15:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Jul 2026 at 10:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involves a direct award titled "Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)." This contract pertains to services in environmental monitoring, specifically for atmospheric ozone and UV radiation measurements conducted across UK sites. The contract, categorised under the services industry, centres around the London locale and involves collaboration with the University of Manchester. The procurement is at the award stage, with the award notice published on 13th July 2026 and the contract period running from 24th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key procurement details include a direct award method under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, providing strategic continuity to existing processes.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities by expanding into the environmental monitoring sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering precise technical analysis and support services. The direct continuation with the University of Manchester suggests that entities with existing technical capabilities and expertise in similar domains could be strong contenders for future contracts. Large-scale firms, especially those with a background in environmental sciences and technical support in atmospheric studies, are well-positioned to compete in this niche. The strategic importance of maintaining consistency in monitoring services provides a beneficial platform for businesses to establish or bolster partnerships with central government bodies like DEFRA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)

Notice Description

Provision of monitoring, analysis and technical support services for atmospheric ozone and UV radiation measurements across UK monitoring sites.

Procurement Information

The Direct award is deemed to be complaint under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 - Para 7. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. This contract is being placed for a 12 month period so that all Defra Ozone monitoring contracts end concurrently, enabling the market to be fully tested competitively for all of Defra's Ozone monitoring requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,426 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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