---
title: "UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2018-07-05"
---

# UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3.json)

## Summary

The UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract is currently open for tender, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with a closing date for submissions on 8th August 2018. This initiative falls under the domain of air pollution monitoring and is aimed at maintaining compliance with environmental regulations related to heavy metals as per EU directives. The contract entails the operation and management of the Environment Agency's Heavy Metal monitoring network, as well as the analysis of collected samples. The contract period is set to commence on 10th December 2018 and will continue until 31st January 2022, and bids are being solicited from various entities across both the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract's requirements. Companies with expertise in competitive negotiations and a demonstrated capacity to manage extensive monitoring networks will be particularly well-positioned to thrive. Successful engagement in this contract could enhance their portfolio and provide a steady source of revenue through ongoing environmental compliance efforts.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is responsible for managing the Heavy Metals monitoring network for the UK. The purpose of the Network is to determine the ambient concentrations of Heavy Metals in the UK atmosphere through monitoring and chemical analysis to ensure the UK complies with the Heavy Metal related provisions of the European Union's Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC) and 4th Air Quality Daughter Directive (2004/107/EC) and any subsequent revisions and the Air Quality Strategy Objectives for Heavy Metals. The requirements of this contract is to seek a contractor who will operate and manage the Environment Agency's Heavy Metal monitoring network sites and analyse samples collected. Additional information: For further details, please see OJEU Contract Notice titled UK Heavy Metals Monitoring Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9297ce00-169a-4257-b458-b584cafff94e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9297ce00-169a-4257-b458-b584cafff94e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9297ce00-169a-4257-b458-b584cafff94e
  5th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72975bee-56dd-457a-9beb-159e335661c3.json.