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title: "Incident Air Monitoring Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d22b"
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# Incident Air Monitoring Services Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d22b

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## Summary

The Incident Air Monitoring Services Contract, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, provides an opportunity to secure services related to air quality management within the UK. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23 November 2021, and a total value of £800,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, reflecting a commitment to ensuring broad participation. This contract supports the Air Quality Cell, responsible for rapid assessment of air quality risks following major incidents and will run until the end of its term.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in air quality monitoring and a capacity for rapid response operations. Businesses equipped to handle 24/7 operations, provide portable monitoring and sampling equipment, and comply with the technical and price criteria will be well-positioned to compete. Given the specialist nature of the services required, potential bidders may include environmental consultancy firms, laboratory service providers, and organisations with a strong track record in emergency response and public health safety.

## Notice

Air Quality Incident Management

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Air Quality Cell (AQC) service was formed in 2009 to implement recommendation 21 of the Buncefield Inquiry following the major explosion and fire at a fuel depot there in December 2005. The primary element of the AQC service is the Air Quality Cell (AQC) which is a virtual team of technical experts who can rapidly convene to assess the public health and environmental risks posed by emissions from large scale explosions, fires or chemical releases. The core members of the AQC are the Environment Agency (EA), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Meteorological Office (MO), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Local Authority in whose area the major incident has arisen. To inform their assessment of the public health and environmental risks posed by emissions from a relevant major incident, the AQC may require air quality data and samples to be obtained on a 24/7/365 response basis. On behalf of Defra the EA is responsible for the provision and maintenance of the required monitoring and sampling capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031314-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | BUREAU VERITAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031314-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 21:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019132-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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