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title: "Contract for the Design, Development and Supply of a Remotely Hosted Air Quality Forecast and Alert System"
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# Contract for the Design, Development and Supply of a Remotely Hosted Air Quality Forecast and Alert System

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd865bf5-270a-42fa-8838-f5d745188710

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## Summary

The procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Design, Development and Supply of a Remotely Hosted Air Quality Forecast and Alert System" has been completed. The buyer, West Midlands Combined Authority, sought solutions in the realm of software consultancy services to address air quality challenges in the West Midlands, particularly focusing on pollutants like Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate Matter. The contract, awarded to Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants (CERC), spans from 28th April 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a potential extension until 30th September 2031. This tender was conducted under a competitive quotation process, with a procurement method classified as limited, aiming to ensure environmental services are effectively managed within the targeted region. The process reached the award stage on 4th April 2025, meticulously planning for an innovative system that uses the UK government 10-point DAQI scale for pollution levels.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in environmental technology and software development. Companies like CERC, already recognised for their expertise in these domains, can leverage their skills to provide sustainable solutions tailored to local government needs. The project also stands as an opportunity for businesses with niche capabilities in air quality monitoring and forecasting to demonstrate their technical prowess and innovation. The West Midlands region serves as an ideal locale for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector environmental projects, thereby contributing to broader societal goals of reducing air pollution and enhancing public health.

## Notice

Air pollution is a key challenge across the West Midlands, with the main pollutants of concern being Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10). The contract is for the design, development and supply of a remotely hosted Air Quality Forecast and Alert System for the West Midlands region, which will predict and report on specific air pollutants and use the UK government 10-point DAQI scale to represent pollution levels. The system will need to be maintained up till September 2028 and offer an air pollution alert subscription service which will cover the constituent local authorities within the WMCA. Additional information: The WMCA has incorporated an extension option into the contract for up to a further 3 years, subject to funding availability and mutual agreement between the WMCA and Provider. The extension option will cover any ongoing maintenance of the system. The awarded value for the initial contract period (28th April 2025 to 30th September 2028) is PS99,842 (exc VAT). Should the value of extension option (PS30,000) be fully utilised then the maximum potential awarded value for this contract is PS129,842 (exc VAT) and contract end date will be 30/09/2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a490945f-cc91-4584-bc54-c383fd6ea1a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,842 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,842 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS (CERC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a490945f-cc91-4584-bc54-c383fd6ea1a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a490945f-cc91-4584-bc54-c383fd6ea1a0
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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