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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-b5fd17-3aa5686d-34f6-4c68-9c77-e15c08488239

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)" has been undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London. This contract falls under the industry category of air quality management and is valued at £2,597,697. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 1st June 2019, running until 31st May 2021. The tender ended on 1st June 2019, marking the transition from tendering to the award phase.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in air quality assessment and modelling. Companies with capabilities in developing air quality models and conducting compliance assessments aligned with EU directives would be exceptionally well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier, Ricardo Energy & Environment, has set a benchmark for quality and innovation in this field, suggesting that businesses aiming for growth should focus on building expertise in air quality management and related policy initiatives.

## Notice

The objectives of the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality contract are to develop and apply air quality models and other methods of assessment to: Map ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for 13 pollutants including the pollutants of most concern in terms of health burdens and statutory compliance risks, which are nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Carry out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values and target values for EU directive reporting. Support the investigation and development of policy initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0557492a-2347-4d24-8219-5abbcefddb12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,597,697 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,597,697 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2019 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0557492a-2347-4d24-8219-5abbcefddb12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0557492a-2347-4d24-8219-5abbcefddb12
  14th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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