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Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Jul 2026 at 09:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Jul 2026 at 13:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)" was initiated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, UK. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically related to environmental monitoring. The buyer, DEFRA, has awarded this contract to the University of Reading, with the procurement conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. This contract involves the provision of technical support and routine maintenance services for atmospheric monitoring instruments, with the contract period starting on 24th July 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The award was finalised on 2nd July 2026, and an award notice was published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and maintenance services within the environmental sector, particularly those capable of handling atmospheric monitoring equipment. Organisations with expertise in delivering such services efficiently and reliably, especially within the UK, are well-suited to compete and collaborate on similar projects. Large entities with a proven track record in servicing public authority contracts stand to benefit from engaging with governmental bodies like DEFRA, leveraging such projects to expand their portfolio and market presence. The direct procurement method allows businesses experienced in working with central government to streamline their participation and reinforce their positioning in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)

Notice Description

Provision of technical support and routine maintenance services for atmospheric monitoring instruments at the University of Reading.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065472-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£28,013 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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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 READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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