This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

21 Aug 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently managing the tender process for the provision of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) services pertaining to local authority air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure. The tender titled "SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services" has a significant value of £600,000 and covers a contract period running from 10 December 2019 to 25 November 2022, with an option to extend until 25 November 2023. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 1 October 2019 and the contract award starting from the same date.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality monitoring and related QA/QC processes. Companies with certifications such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of relevant environmental legislation and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to local authorities' requirements will likely thrive in this procurement. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's visibility and reputation within both public sector and environmental management sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services

Notice Description

Provision of QA/QC services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SAQD is a valuable resource for the Scottish Government, local authorities and others with an interest in air quality, and contributes to the development and assessment of air quality policy and legislation in Scotland. It also supports central and local government and SEPA in undertaking their statutory responsibilities in relation to air quality at Scottish, UK and European levels. In addition, the database provides information which allows health professionals to assess, in near real-time, any health effects of, for example, air pollution episodes and, for longer term epidemiological studies. To ensure that the website is as comprehensive as possible, there are also prominent links to other sources of air quality data and information in Scotland such as the SEPA Scottish Pollution Release Inventory and the Low Emission Zones Scotland website. In addition, the website provides information and updates on the Scottish Government's air quality strategy, 'Cleaner Air for Scotland - The Road to a Healthier Future' (CAFS). The Scottish Government wishes to continue this work, and further develop and enhance the services provided through the SAQD, together with ensuring that it remains accessible and relevant to the widest possible range of users. Most of the project elements are covered in a separate Invitation to Tender. This Invitation to Tender covers provision of Quality Assurance/Quality Control services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland, to be carried out over a three year period from 10 December 2019 until 25 November 2022 with the option to extend the period of the Contract to 25 November 2023.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000594398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ricardo-AEA Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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