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# Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd562e23-cbf1-47b4-9c9a-0a4d4ad0d634

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "Modelling of Ambient Air Quality (MAAQ)" was conducted by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), focusing on air quality management services. This contract, valued at approximately £4.73 million, is classified under the CPV code for air quality management. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period running from November 1, 2013, to April 30, 2019. The award notice was published on June 26, 2017, marking the conclusion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental research and air quality management. Companies with expertise in developing and applying air quality models, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The emphasis on compliance with EU directives also creates avenues for businesses focused on environmental policy and regulatory support to engage actively in this sector.

## Notice

Models are central to effective management of air quality. They provide the link between an understanding of the sources of air pollutants, their concentrations in air and the exposure of populations and ecosystems to the pollutants present in the ambient atmosphere. Defra has an extensive programme of air quality science and research to support its evidence programme. Central to Defra's remit is the development of policy to improve the quality of our environment including air quality across the UK, reduce health impacts and to fully comply with pollutant thresholds identified in European Union (EU) ambient air quality directives. Both air quality monitoring and modelling play important roles in gathering evidence to help Defra meet its policy objectives. Modelling compliments monitoring by providing a means of assessing concentrations at locations where measurements have not been made and of predicting future concentrations. The objectives of the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality contract are to develop and apply air quality models and other methods of assessment to: Map ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for up to 13 pollutants including the pollutants of most concern in terms of health burdens and statutory compliance risks, which are nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Carry out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values, target values for EU directive reporting and national objectives. Support the investigation and development of policy initiatives. This Notice confirms a Variation, as permitted within the Contract and Competed Tender to take up optional extension until 2019. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769fb45d-cf7c-4501-85ab-45a50a93bea8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2013 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2013 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,727,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,727,355 |
| 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 05:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769fb45d-cf7c-4501-85ab-45a50a93bea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769fb45d-cf7c-4501-85ab-45a50a93bea8
  26th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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