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title: "Contract for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)"
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# Contract for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d60c1d8-b917-45cb-aa06-9e2ff4e242e7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ) to Ricardo-AEA Ltd with a value of £2,817,965. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 1, 2024. The award was made on April 4, 2024. The contract is classified under Air pollution monitoring or measurement services.

This tender for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ) presents opportunities for businesses involved in air pollution monitoring or measurement services. Businesses with expertise in environmental services and modelling are well-suited to compete. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is looking for suppliers who can support their air quality initiatives. The awarded contract provides a significant revenue opportunity for successful bidders over the contract period.

## Notice

Contract for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e03949d-ff2f-44ac-800c-9bf42fdfebf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,817,965 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,817,965 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e03949d-ff2f-44ac-800c-9bf42fdfebf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e03949d-ff2f-44ac-800c-9bf42fdfebf8
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe92a761-7b88-4296-bd3c-69db414fe134
  Research Development Order Form November 2023 - MAAQ published version_Redacted vs 2

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