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title: "UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring Network in the UK"
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# UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring Network in the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6714f392-f31d-476b-8792-6d090e94e048

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking contractors for the delivery and operation of the UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring Network, a vital initiative for national ambient air quality monitoring in the UK. The tender, classified under the "Air quality management" category, was published on 10 March 2020 and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period extending from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2023. The total contract value is £1,990,837, and bidders had until 17 April 2020 to submit their proposals under the open procurement method.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses within the environmental monitoring, air quality management, and related services sectors. Companies that possess expertise in managing and operating monitoring networks, as well as those capable of handling sample preparation and data reporting, would find this tender advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract to expand their portfolio and contribute to national environmental efforts.

## Notice

The Contract is to deliver and operate the UK Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Monitoring Network. The network provides United Kingdom wide national ambient air quality monitoring for PAHs. The Contract will deliver various work packages involving preparing sample filters, managing the field monitoring, maintaining Agency sampling assets, reporting, sample submission, and submission of ratified site data results to the UK air website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd32932-e0f2-435f-b591-de5102e85d21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,990,837 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,990,837 |
| 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

- 3 Sep 2020 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd32932-e0f2-435f-b591-de5102e85d21
- 10 Mar 2020 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a785833f-c27a-4500-b56d-ae5139274d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd32932-e0f2-435f-b591-de5102e85d21
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a785833f-c27a-4500-b56d-ae5139274d3f
  10th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e71fd9a0-cd2d-49eb-a21c-a96758f14cdf
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