--- title: "PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2023-12-20" --- # PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion - CMCU Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-985e4e20-2bfc-4b39-bd17-61e19bf0280b.json) ## Summary The Central Management and Co-Ordination Units (CMCU) of Defra are overseeing the procurement process for the PM2.5 Automatic Urban and Rural Air Quality Monitoring Network Expansion project. The contract, with a value of £2,880,000 GBP, aims to establish 104 new monitoring sites between 2024 - 2026, contributing to near-real-time air quality information, policy development, and research support. The tender, classified under air pollution monitoring services, is currently in the 'active' stage, with a tender period closing on 1st February 2024 and a contract period spanning from 29th March 2024 to 30th March 2029. This opportunity, with its specific focus on air quality monitoring services, is well-suited for businesses interested in environmental technology, data management, and policy consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses interested in contributing to air quality monitoring and atmospheric research. The project's deliverables are crucial for enhancing public understanding of air quality and supporting sustainable planning solutions. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. The Central Management and Co-Ordination Units (CMCU's) are responsible for the management of the national network air pollution monitoring sites throughout the United Kingdom (UK), the automatic collection and retrieval of data from these sites and forward passage of data (to a separate Defra Supplier, the DDU Supplier, who has responsibility for wider dissemination of data , and to the QAQC Supplier for ratification). The PM2.5 AURN Expansion CMCU contract is currently planned to be for 104 new sites anticipated to be established between 2024 - 2026. This procurement will enable the AURN to: * Inform the public about air quality in near-real time. * Provide data for comparison with statutory air quality standards, objectives, target and limit values. * Inform and support the development of cost-effective planning solutions and identify long-term trends and sources of pollution. * Inform policy development. * Provide data for use by the scientific community in research. * Enhance our understanding of atmospheric chemistry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a86e3-9956-4035-a265-b00af7d72ca6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,880,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a86e3-9956-4035-a265-b00af7d72ca6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3a86e3-9956-4035-a265-b00af7d72ca6 20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae8f813-2554-4a50-9802-253c04843829 LIT 59263 - Bidder pack- Procurement Specific Requirements AT_CMCU_P2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e0762f0-65bf-4194-b057-7b09877291af LIT 59217 - Bidder Pack- part one core requirements above threshold_CMCU - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/672b5f11-0bff-4f8c-b3b0-bf81312c60b8 Mid -Tier_-_Schedule 2_-_PM2.5 CMCU Spec FINAL 1912023 CLEAN ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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