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title: "Air Quality Monitoring - Local Site Operator (LSO) Services"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# Air Quality Monitoring - Local Site Operator (LSO) Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63916eee-014b-498c-9619-d78ba643cb9d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney has completed a procurement process for the provision of Local Site Operator (LSO) services for air quality monitoring at four automatic stations. The tender, titled "Air Quality Monitoring - Local Site Operator (LSO) Services," falls under the industry category of air quality management. The awarded service is to be performed according to Defra's LSO Manual and maintained to the standards of the Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN). The procurement process followed an open procedure, with Ricardo-AEA Ltd. named as the successful supplier. The contract is set to begin on 1st January 2025 and will run for an initial twelve months, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions, concluding on 31st December 2027. The total contract value is £27,450 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental services, air pollution monitoring, and air quality management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit greatly from such contracts due to the specific suitability requirements highlighted by the procuring authority. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality environmental monitoring services, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and offering competitive pricing would be well-placed to compete for similar future contracts in the public sector. This project underscores the importance of regulatory adherence and technical precision in the environmental services industry, offering a valuable portfolio addition for participating firms.

## Notice

Hackney Council is seeking a qualified organisation to carry out Local Site Operator (LSO) duties at four automatic air quality monitoring stations. LSO duties are to be carried out in line with Defra's LSO Manual and to the standards of the Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN). This initial term will be for a period of twelve months from 01/01/2025, with the option for two further twelve month extensions (12 months + 12 + 12). Detailed information is provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Technical Specification documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c3482f-17c7-4364-bc58-2a8c882139c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,450 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
- 90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c3482f-17c7-4364-bc58-2a8c882139c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c3482f-17c7-4364-bc58-2a8c882139c1
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=93a1ef74-588d-ef11-8130-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk

## Provenance

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