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Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management" for the air quality data collection and management across several boroughs and councils within the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regions, including Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, and more. The process followed a direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract was signed on 24th December 2025, with an active status starting 26th January 2026 and concluding on 25th January 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal. Ricardo-AEA Limited, a large supplier located in London, was selected as the contractor, focusing on services within the industry category of air quality management.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality data management and related technologies. Firms capable of delivering efficient and innovative data solutions for public authorities may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for expanding their client base and establishing a presence within governmental contracts. Suppliers with a track record of managing complex data systems would be well-positioned to compete in this market environment. Furthermore, the potential for contract renewal offers an extended engagement opportunity for businesses establishing strong performance metrics.

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Notice Title

Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management

Notice Description

Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Collection and Management Data Management Services - 2026-27 Broxbourne Borough Council PS171.39 Dacorum Borough Council PS1,989.45 East Herts Council PS1,989.45 Hertsmere Borough Council PS3,807.50 St Albans City and District Council PS171.39 Stevenage Borough Council PS1,989.45 Three Rivers District Council PS171.39 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council PS3,807.50 Bedford Borough Council PS1,989.45 Central Bedfordshire Council PS171.39 Luton Borough Council PS1,989.45 London Luton Airport PS1,989.45 Watford Borough Council PS171.39 North Hertfordshire District Council PS171.39

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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