--- title: "S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # S1001a - Greater Manchester Air Quality Monitoring Network Equipment Servicing, Maintenance and Data Management Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd3e6a68-2402-442d-a233-f7be4566aafa.json) ## Summary Salford City Council is inviting tenders for the servicing, maintenance, quality assurance & control (QA/QC), and data management of air quality monitoring equipment as part of the Greater Manchester Air Quality Network (GMAQN). This procurement process, classified under Environmental engineering consultancy services (CPV 71313000), seeks contractors to support the network across the 10 boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan. The tender was published on 4th December 2024, with an end date for submissions on 13th January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 30th August 2027. This open procedure is targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with an estimated contract value of £440,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering consultancy, especially those with expertise in air quality monitoring systems. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working with public sector clients. The contract is split into two lots: one for equipment servicing and maintenance, making up the Equipment Support Unit (ESU), and another for data management and ratification, forming the Greater Manchester Management Control Unit (GMMCU). Companies capable of delivering high-quality services in these areas are well-suited to compete, providing them with a platform to showcase their capabilities and grow their business within the public sector market. ## Notice The Greater Manchester local authorities have formed a network of air quality monitoring stations to share information and resources between the 10 boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. The network is referred to as the Greater Manchester Air quality Network (GMAQN). There is also the option for Transport for Greater Manchester to be part of this network and utilise this contract. The GMAQN is seeking to appoint suitable contractors to provide a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service in relation to the servicing, maintenance, quality assurance & control (QA/QC) and data management of their reference automatic air quality monitoring units and other related support services. The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 1 - GMAQN equipment servicing and maintenance contract will be known as the Equipment Support Unit (ESU). The successful contractor appointed for the Lot 2 - GMAQN data management and ratification contract will be known as Greater Manchester Management Control Unit (GMMCU). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80020dc7-2a2f-45c5-b2e5-1064e28a38b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000 | | 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80020dc7-2a2f-45c5-b2e5-1064e28a38b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80020dc7-2a2f-45c5-b2e5-1064e28a38b7 4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.salford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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