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title: "Breathe London low cost air quality sensor network - the provision of air quality management services - Reference GLA 81624"
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# Breathe London low cost air quality sensor network - the provision of air quality management services - Reference GLA 81624

Buyer: GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cc52dd0-5bdf-475a-9187-d13c3f5d9905

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Breathe London low cost air quality sensor network" is being managed by Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA). This contract, identified as Reference GLA 81624, involves the provision of air quality management services and follows an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender submission deadline is 8th September 2020, and successful delivery of services is expected to commence from 2nd November 2020 and continue until 31st October 2023, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The total estimated value of the contract is £757,000, with an optional additional amount of £150,000, taking the maximum potential value to £907,000.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for SMEs, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and other economic operators available in the marketplace, focusing on air quality management services. Companies with expertise in environmental monitoring, data analysis, and sensor technology would be well-suited to participate in this tender, leveraging their capabilities to fulfil the service requirements defined by the GLA. Interested suppliers should register on the TfL’s eTendering portal and prepare a comprehensive proposal by the submission deadline to seize this opportunity.

## Notice

TThis procurement is being conducted under the Open Procedure pursuant to regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulations as amended ("PCR 2015"). The procurement process is being managed by Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA), the "Contracting Authority". The Contracting Authority wishes to appoint a Service Provider for Breathe London low cost air quality sensor network - for the provision of air quality management services - Reference GLA 81624 as described in the procurement documents which are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at the TfL's eTendering portal 'ProContract from ProActis'. Link: https:// procontract.due-north.com/ For the purpose of this procurement "Service Provider" refers to the potential suppliers bidding for the contract, i.e. the legal entity responsible for the Tender Submission. The term "potential supplier" is intended to cover any economic operator as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (referred to as the "regulations") and could be a registered company; the lead contact for a group of economic operators; charitable organisation; Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE); Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV); or other form of entity. Interested potential suppliers are advised to register their interest in this opportunity via the TfL's eTendering portal as soon as possible and read the copy of the Contract Notice information published on the European Union (OJEU) website "Contract notice - 30-07-2020 15_45". A full tender submission comprising a completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and a Tender Proposal must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Additional information: II.2.5) Award criteria Criteria below Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Methodology and delivery strategy / Weighting: 50 Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Team - Key knowledge and competencies / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Proposed approach to meeting the Key Performance Indicators / Weighting: 10 Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Programme Management / Weighting: 10 4 / 6 Price - Weighting: 20 Duration in months: 36 This contract is subject to renewal: yes Description of renewals: The initial contract term will be thirty-six months, however the Contracting Authority reserves the right, exercisable at its sole discretion to extend the contract, for a period or periods, up to a total of twelve months. Any extension(s) will be at the Contracting Authority's sole discretion and subject to availability of funds and the Service Provider performance. The Contract, including any extension(s) will not exceed forty-eight months. II.2.14) Additional information Expressions of interest: The procurement process is being carried out electronically via the TfL's eTendering portal: ProContract from ProActis, "the portal". Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Interested suppliers are required to register their interest in this opportunity via the portal as soon as possible and submit a full tender submission comprising a completed Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) and a Tender Proposal by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Any requests for clarification regarding this procurement must be submitted via the e-tendering portal by the specified deadline for Tender clarifications. Please do not contact any GLA or TfL employees directly throughout the procurement process as it is imperative that the process remains fair and transparent to all applicants. Failure to comply may result in your submission being rejected by us. Guidance on how to use the portal is available on the Homepage of the portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/ For any additional guidance and help on how to use the portal please contact the portal's Supplier HelpDesk which is available by email to: mailto:ProContractSuppliers@ProActis.com IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 08/09/2020 Local time: 12:00 The estimated total value of the contract, including extension(s) is PS757,000 GBP. A further PS150,000 may be approved. If so the total value of the contract including any possible extension(s) will be PS 907,000 but shall not exceed this value. Contracting authority: Greater London Authority (GLA) Mrs Claudia Newman E-mail: claudianewman.cpt@tfl.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927c9ff6-59ea-4821-97f0-978369fb7574 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 13 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £757,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £907,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 0ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927c9ff6-59ea-4821-97f0-978369fb7574
- 3 Aug 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7eb120c-1aa0-4bf8-be8b-da6e1895662b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927c9ff6-59ea-4821-97f0-978369fb7574
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7eb120c-1aa0-4bf8-be8b-da6e1895662b
  3rd August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Expressions of Interest via the ProContract e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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