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title: "Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)"
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# Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3379eb40-c6ec-4753-85f7-19cedfd145a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)" contract is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract falls under the air quality management industry and has an estimated value of £3,630,003, with a minimum value of £2,355,286.61. The procurement method used is a direct approach via a single tender action, occurring below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2021 and extends until 31st March 2024. While the tender period has concluded, the award was confirmed on 21st May 2021, with relevant documents available through the E-tendering portal operated by Bravo Solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in air quality modelling and environmental assessment. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for mapping and assessing air pollutant concentrations in the UK may find this contract advantageous. Suppliers capable of supporting policy initiatives related to air quality standards and compliance are likely to excel in this procurement process, contributing to both their growth and public health outcomes.

## Notice

A contract to develop and apply air quality models and other methods of assessment to: * Map ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for 13 pollutants; * Carry out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values and target values for reporting; * Support the investigation and development of policy initiatives. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b582dcf-f715-4d2d-9ae7-9ecc1937df2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,630,003 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,630,003 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 08:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b582dcf-f715-4d2d-9ae7-9ecc1937df2d
- 25 May 2021 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b582dcf-f715-4d2d-9ae7-9ecc1937df2d
- 24 May 2021 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b582dcf-f715-4d2d-9ae7-9ecc1937df2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b582dcf-f715-4d2d-9ae7-9ecc1937df2d
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/087a3200-a657-48b1-aa52-0687c935742f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3530ee8-e74f-4635-b39e-b0e80905f952
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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