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title: "Gravimetric reference instrument (EN 12341) to measure PM2.5 mass concentration in ambient air"
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# Gravimetric reference instrument (EN 12341) to measure PM2.5 mass concentration in ambient air

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eeaa389-f8cd-4eb5-a076-2f4b192ff234

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the procurement of two gravimetric reference instruments (EN 12341) to measure PM2.5 mass concentration in ambient air. This procurement falls under the industry category of air pollution monitoring or measurement services. The instruments are part of the UK Particulate Matter (PM) Equivalence Programme and will be delivered and used in the United Kingdom. The tender opportunity required quotations to be submitted by 6 November 2024, and the contract period spans from 13 November 2024 to 13 March 2025, with a delivery deadline set for 28 February 2025. This awarded tender was initially published on 24 October 2024 and is now complete with an award value of £42,062.2 to Enviro Technology Services Limited.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental technology and air quality monitoring to grow by engaging with government contracts and expanding their client base. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to apply, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process to support smaller and diverse enterprises. The competitive quotation process, limited in procurement method due to the below-threshold value, paves the way for qualified businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in providing high-quality air pollution monitoring instruments. Companies that specialise in environmental instrumentation and air quality analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The Environment Agency seek to procure two gravimetric reference instruments (EN 12341) to measure PM2.5 mass concentration in ambient air. These instruments are indeded to be used as part of the UK Particulate Matter (PM) Equivalence Programme where comparison of gravimetric and continuous particulate matter instrument measurements is undertaken. The procured instruments must be delivered no later than 28 Feb 2025. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to tania.stratford@environment-agency.gov.uk by 11:00 hrs on 6 November 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to tania.stratford@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f7a459-aff5-4793-82d8-8a2dbed7e6e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 13 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,062 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW10 4DF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f7a459-aff5-4793-82d8-8a2dbed7e6e2
- 24 Oct 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb73055-8c5a-4ba9-b6f1-b845eb3773ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f7a459-aff5-4793-82d8-8a2dbed7e6e2
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb73055-8c5a-4ba9-b6f1-b845eb3773ac
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95417ada-68c3-420c-9418-b8fb54a3a42f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e2c1894-2e06-4a29-b185-79a7894c7d52
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c23c3c82-9196-47e6-9dd2-9b7e22081463
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/173a0fc7-ea94-41ef-87dd-84b73985fd1a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f5aba70d-ca43-43bc-a13b-895bff2297c5

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