Award

Scottish Air Quality and Website Database

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

25 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement for the "Scottish Air Quality and Website Database" project. This service contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a total contract value of £894,400. The project was initiated on April 10, 2024, and awarded on March 29, 2024, with the aim of improving mapping of background pollutant concentrations and analysis of air pollution trends in Scotland.

This tender for the "Scottish Air Quality and Website Database" project offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with a focus on data analysis, environmental technology, or health services. Businesses with expertise in air quality monitoring and analysis are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Scottish Government aims to enhance services provided through the project while maintaining accessibility and relevance for a wide range of users, including health professionals and government bodies.

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Notice Title

Scottish Air Quality and Website Database

Notice Description

Since 2006, the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database project (SAQD) has collated air quality data obtained by local authorities and made these widely available via a dedicated website. Other key elements of the project include ensuring the quality and compatibility of data, improved mapping of background pollutant concentrations and analysis of trends in air pollution in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SAQD is a valuable resource for the Scottish Government, SEPA, 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 international 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. 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.. The total value is based upon the initial 2 year contract duration. The optional 1 year extension value is not included in this figure. Pricing for year 3 will be subject to fluctuation (+/-) up to and in line with the annualised Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year immediately preceding the relevant anniversary of the contract commencement date, applied annually and cumulatively.

Options: There will be the option to extend for 12 months

Renewal: 12 month optional extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753677
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502795
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

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£894,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 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
Iain Miller, Laura Vivian
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot, laura.vivian@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07467338120, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497199
    Scottish Air Quality and Website Database - Since 2006, the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database project (SAQD) has collated air quality data obtained by local authorities and made these widely available via a dedicated website. Other key elements of the project include ensuring the quality and compatibility of data, improved mapping of background pollutant concentrations and analysis of trends in air pollution in Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502795
    Scottish Air Quality and Website Database - Since 2006, the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database project (SAQD) has collated air quality data obtained by local authorities and made these widely available via a dedicated website. Other key elements of the project include ensuring the quality and compatibility of data, improved mapping of background pollutant concentrations and analysis of trends in air pollution in Scotland.

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