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title: "ID 5209858 DAERA - Air and Environmental Quality - NI Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045897"
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# ID 5209858 DAERA - Air and Environmental Quality - NI Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045897

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a contract for the provision of the Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App, and Professional Air Quality Services, under the project ID 5209858. The contract supports IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support in the industry category. The procurement, which follows an open procedure under the GPA guidelines, was awarded to Ricardo-AEA LTD, with the contract valued at £424,935.11. The procurement stage is now complete, and the services will be delivered predominantly within the Northern Ireland region, specifically in Belfast. The contract was signed on 5th August 2024 and has the potential for an additional extension period of up to three years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those with a focus on environmental quality and air management. The detailed requirements for website maintenance, air quality expertise, and contract management make it suitable for consortia or firms with substantial experience and capacity in these areas. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, air quality management, and software package information systems can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The high-quality standards and expectations further incentivise firms to enhance their service delivery capabilities, fostering long-term business development.

## Notice

DAERA Air and Environmental Quality (AEQ) invites tender submissions for the provision of The Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App and Professional Air Quality guidance. All parts, functions and expanse of data (current/archive) of the existing website must be retained and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Client welcomes submissions from consortia, providing the Lead Supplier is identified and the consortium can clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the capacity requirements of this contract in full. Please see ID 5209858 Specification for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DAERA Air and Environmental Quality (AEQ) invites tender submissions for the provision of The Northern Ireland Air Website, Archive, App and Professional Air Quality guidance. All parts, functions and expanse of data (current/archive) of the existing website must be retained and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Client welcomes submissions from consortia, providing the Lead Supplier is identified and the consortium can clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the capacity requirements of this contract in full. Please see ID 5209858 Specification for further information.

Options: Following the initial contract period. There will be an additional extension period of up to three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £417,410 |
| Lots value | £417,410 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £424,935 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024863-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014959-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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