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title: "Air Quality Scenario Modelling Tool: Continued Development and Improvement"
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# Air Quality Scenario Modelling Tool: Continued Development and Improvement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad2181dc-a12f-4933-a6f9-222f1d61685a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the project titled "Air Quality Scenario Modelling Tool: Continued Development and Improvement" in the research services category. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £1,996,705 GBP and covers the period from October 17, 2022, to October 16, 2025. The tender period ended on June 27, 2022. This opportunity is suited for businesses specializing in research services and air quality emissions modelling, with a focus on meeting evolving air quality and industrial emissions needs.

The awarded contract by Defra is aimed at continuing the development and enhancement of the Scenario Modelling Tool to meet the evolving requirements of air quality and industrial emissions sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete for this contract. The project offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing services related to air quality research, emissions modelling, and environmental impact assessments. Businesses with experience in supporting environmental legislation and policy development may find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their operations in these sectors.

## Notice

The Scenario Modelling Tool provides Air Quality Emissions modelling to support essential business such as evidence for the Environment Bill Air Quality Targets, National Air Pollution Control Programme, international trade agreements, etc. This procurement was to secure services for ongoing development and improvement of the tool so it can continue to meet the evolving needs of Air Quality and Industrial Emissions and our stakeholders over the next 3 years and beyond. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b99bb2b-38f4-4b77-bbcd-8b61fdea141f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,516,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,996,705 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b99bb2b-38f4-4b77-bbcd-8b61fdea141f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b99bb2b-38f4-4b77-bbcd-8b61fdea141f
  1st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a208ef96-90a9-4cba-b9fa-4706ec8d9cc2
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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