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The provision of Air Quality Modelling

Leicester City Council

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22 Jul 2026 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is procuring air quality modelling services to support its environmental, planning and regulatory responsibilities. The appointed supplier will assess the effects of developments, transport schemes and other projects on local air quality using recognised modelling methodologies and industry-standard software and information systems. The work includes analysing data, carrying out dispersion modelling, preparing technical reports and recommending mitigation measures where required. Outputs must be accurate, evidence-based and compliant with relevant UK legislation, guidance and best practice, enabling the Council to make informed decisions and meet its statutory obligations. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom. The requirement is presented as a combined goods and services opportunity, with the main practical need being specialist air quality assessment and modelling.

The process has reached tender: Leicester City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot procurement with an estimated value of £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. Enquiries had to be submitted by 29 July 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 10 August 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission is allowed. The initial contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027, with an option to extend in 12-month increments for up to a further four years, giving a possible end date of 30 November 2031. Evaluation is weighted 70% quality and 30% price. The Council may also purchase additional licences during the contract term.

This opportunity suits specialist environmental consultancies, air quality modelling practices and smaller businesses with the technical capability to assess pollution impacts for planning, transport and other development projects. Strong bidders will be able to analyse environmental and transport data, apply recognised dispersion-modelling methodologies, use industry-standard modelling tools, interpret results and produce clear technical reports. They must provide evidence-based recommendations for mitigation and demonstrate compliance with relevant UK legislation, guidance and recognised best practice. The requirement also suits suppliers able to support statutory decision-making and regulatory work, rather than those offering only general software or data services. Businesses should be able to provide accurate, defensible outputs and may benefit from the Council’s potential need for additional software licences during the contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Air Quality Modelling

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide air quality modelling services to support its environmental, planning and regulatory responsibilities. The appointed supplier will undertake air quality assessments using recognised modelling methodologies and industry-standard tools to evaluate the impact of developments, transport schemes and other projects on local air quality. The service will include data analysis, dispersion modelling, technical reporting, and recommendations for mitigation measures where required. Outputs must be accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with relevant UK legislation, guidance, and best practice to support informed decision-making and statutory obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council should be able to purchase additional licences throughout the contractual term, if required.

Renewal: The total possible contract duration is (5) five years, which consists of an initial term of (1) one year with the option to extend for up to a further (4) four years in 12 month increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069115-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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