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title: "Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK"
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# Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfd2194b-be8a-465c-906b-82b607f870be

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking contractors for the project titled "Particle Concentrations & Numbers (PCN) & the Black Carbon networks in the UK". This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on air pollution monitoring or measurement services. The active tender has a total value of £1,200,000 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2019 and will run until 31st October 2024. Interested parties must submit their bids through the Defra Bravo website, where all relevant documents and instructions are provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in air quality monitoring and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation. Businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring technology, data analysis, and network management will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their core competencies.

## Notice

This Contract is to manage and deliver, two UK Air Quality Networks under a single contract. The networks are the Airborne Particle Concentrations and Numbers (PCN) and the Black Carbon network. The PCN network is also referred to as the Particle Numbers and Concentration network on the UK Air website. The networks are let by the Agency to gather national monitoring evidence on behalf of DEFRA as well as SG, WG and DAERA, collectively known as the DAs Additional information: All the documents and instructions to submit a bid are available within the tender documents on the Defra Bravo website link below. Search current opportunities. You do not need to contact the buyer direct, just follow the instructions within Bravo.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828112c9-8d92-48d3-bb20-52f1fc45cdd3 |
| 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 | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828112c9-8d92-48d3-bb20-52f1fc45cdd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/828112c9-8d92-48d3-bb20-52f1fc45cdd3
  13th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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