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ES RDE 038 - AQIE Digital - Air Quality Data

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs procured air quality data services under the requirement titled “AQIE Digital – Air Quality Data”. The work is intended to ensure the continued provision of reliable, accurate and secure air quality data for professional users and members of the public. It is classified as research and development services and related consultancy services. The buying organisation is DEFRA, a central government department. The requirement concerns the provision and support of data services rather than physical goods or construction works, and is relevant to organisations working in air quality information, environmental data, data assurance, digital services or related research and consultancy.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. DEFRA used a selective, non-competitive direct award under a framework for a below-threshold requirement. WSP UK Limited was awarded the single lot. The contract was signed on 15 July 2026 and runs from 27 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £114,000 excluding VAT, or £136,800 including VAT. The recorded contract status is active. The procurement was evaluated through the framework award route rather than an open competition, and the selected supplier is responsible for delivering the air quality data services described in the requirement.

This award indicates demand from DEFRA for dependable air quality data services that can serve both specialist users and the public. Suppliers considering comparable future work would need to demonstrate the ability to produce or manage accurate environmental data, maintain secure and reliable digital services, and support continued service provision. Relevant experience could include air quality monitoring and analysis, environmental information systems, data integration, quality assurance, cybersecurity, user-facing data platforms or research and development consultancy. Credibility would also depend on understanding the needs of professional users and public audiences, and on being able to work through a government framework or another compliant public procurement route for a below-threshold service requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 038 - AQIE Digital - Air Quality Data

Notice Description

DEFRA, self - service Direct Award The objective of this work is to ensure the continued provision of reliable, accurate and secure air quality data services that support both professional users and members of the public.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & 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
Postcode Area
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

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

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