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title: "Cumbria Atmospheric Nitrogen Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045311"
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# Cumbria Atmospheric Nitrogen Study

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045311

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "Cumbria Atmospheric Nitrogen Study" to the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. This procurement process focused on air quality management services and was initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract, worth £249,316, was signed on 18th March 2024, with the contract currently in the active stage.

Businesses specialising in environmental protection services, particularly those with expertise in air quality management, may find opportunities through tenders like this. The buyer, Defra Network eTendering Portal, sought a strategy for analysing atmospheric nitrogen in South Cumbria. Suppliers such as the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology were successful in this contract award due to their relevant capabilities and track record in the field.

## Notice

The principal aim of this brief is to develop a strategy for detecting, measuring and analysing atmospheric nitrogen landing on sensitive raised bog SSSI's in South Cumbria. The study will aim to detect concentration, fluctuation pathway of travel to the receptor study site. The study will also analyse the effects the atmospheric nitrogen is having on vegetation structure, function, distribution, and species composition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal aim of this brief is to develop a strategy for detecting, measuring and analysing atmospheric nitrogen landing on sensitive raised bog SSSI's in South Cumbria. The study will aim to detect concentration, fluctuation pathway of travel to the receptor study site. The study will also analyse the effects the atmospheric nitrogen is having on vegetation structure, function, distribution, and species composition.

### Procurement Information

Single economic operator with submitted patents for the bespoke equipment / services to be provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012531-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,316 |

## 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 4DF |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012531-2024
- 17 Apr 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012530-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ceh.ac.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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