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title: "UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract"
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# UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-357f22fd-7cc7-48f9-be07-fd8b32046623

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## Summary

The UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on air pollution monitoring services under the classification CPV 90731400. The contract is set in the United Kingdom and falls under the completed procurement stage following a selective method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period concluded on 8th August 2018, with the contract period starting on 1st February 2019 and ending on 31st January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £1,375,000, was announced on 17th December 2018, with official publication occurring on 3rd January 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, specifically those focused on air quality monitoring and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in air pollution measurement or related scientific services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Furthermore, companies with the capabilities to support compliance with environmental regulations and directives, such as the EU's Air Quality Directive, may find this sector ripe for business growth and development.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is responsible for managing the Heavy Metals monitoring network for the UK. The purpose of the Network is to determine the ambient concentrations of Heavy Metals in the UK atmosphere through monitoring and chemical analysis to ensure the UK complies with the Heavy Metal related provisions of the European Union's Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) and 4th Air Quality Daughter Directive (2004/107/EC) and any subsequent revisions and the Air Quality Strategy Objectives for Heavy Metals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad2d0a7-29fe-431a-9c35-bbc4c526cd24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,375,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2019 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad2d0a7-29fe-431a-9c35-bbc4c526cd24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad2d0a7-29fe-431a-9c35-bbc4c526cd24
  3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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