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title: "Automatic Urban and Rural Network ManagemenAutomatic Urban and Rural Network Management (Lot 4 - AURN - Quality Assurance and Quality Control of 16 ALN sites (QAQC of LOT 3 sites)"
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# Automatic Urban and Rural Network ManagemenAutomatic Urban and Rural Network Management (Lot 4 - AURN - Quality Assurance and Quality Control of 16 ALN sites (QAQC of LOT 3 sites)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-685cd45f-e4e7-4eeb-aa45-20fbb0f31560

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking bids for the "Automatic Urban and Rural Network Management (Lot 4) – Quality Assurance and Quality Control of 16 ALN sites" project. This opportunity falls under the air quality management industry and has a total contract value of £209,718.60. The procurement method used is a selective tender through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 30th September 2024. The tender period ended on 12th May 2021, and the award date was on 4th August 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and air quality management. Companies capable of providing quality assurance and control services would be particularly well-suited to compete, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the project spans over three years, it allows contracting firms to establish and reinforce long-term relationships with the buyer, enhancing their market presence in the sector.

## Notice

Automatic Urban and Rural Network Management (Lot 4 - AURN - Quality Assurance and Quality Control of 16 ALN sites (QAQC of LOT 3 sites)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5845ba-5c7e-4ae7-81b4-d0c4ed7d98b8 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,718 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5845ba-5c7e-4ae7-81b4-d0c4ed7d98b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5845ba-5c7e-4ae7-81b4-d0c4ed7d98b8
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ac6a9d9-388c-4e8e-bcfa-f5aa38dde4fb
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