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title: "Provision of Metals Particulate Matter Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-367ebf32-10f9-436f-902a-2107528be433"
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# Provision of Metals Particulate Matter Analyser

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367ebf32-10f9-436f-902a-2107528be433

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the "Provision of Metals Particulate Matter Analyser," managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically in air pollution monitoring services. The tender period is set to close on 16 December 2019, with a contract period commencing on 20 January 2020 and lasting until 19 January 2022. The total contract value is £500,000, with delivery locations encompassing the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses seeking to expand in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in air quality monitoring and analytical equipment. Businesses that manufacture or supply particulate matter sampling equipment, as well as those skilled in installation and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract's call-off nature allows for flexible engagement, making it attractive for firms looking to work with a government agency focused on environmental compliance and monitoring.

## Notice

The UK Heavy Metals Network) is the Agency's compliance network for the reporting of metals pollutant concentrations the Air Quality Directive (AQD) 2008/50/EC and the 4th Daughter Directive (2004/107/EC). The network provides measurements of Metals results by collecting samples on filters either daily / weekly or monthly periods and then analysing these sample filter sets for the targeted results. Further details of the current network are available on https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/network-info?view=metals. The Contractor will supply new filter based Particulate Matter sampling equipment and provide installation on the Agency's 24 Heavy Metal monitoring network sites. The contract will be a call-off contract. Additional information: This opportunity is available on Bravo. You can register for this opportunity on Bravo only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6827c0-4ee1-43bb-84da-4785ab85e440 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 9 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 13:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6827c0-4ee1-43bb-84da-4785ab85e440
- 12 Nov 2019 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6827c0-4ee1-43bb-84da-4785ab85e440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6827c0-4ee1-43bb-84da-4785ab85e440
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  The tender documents are available on Bravo

## Notice URLs

- https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/networks/network-info?view=metals

## Provenance

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