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title: "RDE602 Thermal Transport of Air Pollution from Regulated Industries (TAPRI)"
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# RDE602 Thermal Transport of Air Pollution from Regulated Industries (TAPRI)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e73df3cf-908f-4657-a8a2-86afe963b7bc

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE602 Thermal Transport of Air Pollution from Regulated Industries (TAPRI)" under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, specifically focusing on air pollution monitoring or measurement services. The project, valued at £98,600, will be carried out from 19th August 2024 to 28th February 2025, with the award being made on 13th August 2024. The research project, based in York, aims to assess the impacts of thermal air flows on the movement of air pollutants in various terrains, including coastal and peri-urban areas. This call-off from a framework agreement utilises a selective procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air quality assessments, environmental consultancy, or related research services, particularly those experienced in handling complex terrain and thermal air flows. Companies with strong analytical and modelling capabilities will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and credibility in environmental research and consultancy. As the project encompasses multiple geographic regions and involves rigorous data analysis and validation, firms with diverse and skilled teams will be well-suited to take on this challenge and contribute valuable insights to the Environment Agency's objectives.

## Notice

This specific piece of work is part of a research project the Environment Agency (EA) is undertaking to assess the impacts of thermal air flows on the movement of air pollutants. At present, our air quality assessments don't always consider how variations in air temperature near the ground can cause thermal air flows that incorporate pollution and move it around in unexpected ways. This can happen in areas of complex terrain, at the coast or peri-urban settings, potentially causing unexpected impacts on people e.g. in residential areas. Many of the sites we regulate are located in such areas, and recent experience with high-profile thermal air flow situations confirms we need research to be ready for such challenges. Many new industries, including net zero clusters, will be situated in areas potentially affected by thermal air flows, so this research is essential to prepare the EA to meet challenges to our assessment of air pollution. We envisage that the work will involve 5 key components, starting in August 2024 and ending in February 2025. Four components will be conducted consecutively as follows: 1) Defining characteristics and scoping metrics of thermal flow types 2) Identifying and analysis of data for 'pilot' areas 3) Exploring modelling options for 'pilot' areas 4) Validation and generalisation The fifth component, concurrent to the other 4, will focus on collating methods, results, outcomes and impacts in a written format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350d702b-cf8f-45ab-9d3e-534d9f864f1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,600 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350d702b-cf8f-45ab-9d3e-534d9f864f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350d702b-cf8f-45ab-9d3e-534d9f864f1c
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d103e412-bbab-4eee-b56d-a9c0c462774a
  LIT 58468 - RDE Framework call off form Final 1_Redacted

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