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title: "Tender for the provision of monitoring and maintenance of two Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AQMS) in Herefordshire"
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# Tender for the provision of monitoring and maintenance of two Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AQMS) in Herefordshire

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d14f

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council engaged in a procurement process for the monitoring and maintenance of two Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AQMS) in Herefordshire, involving both Hereford and Leominster locations. The initiative falls under the industry category of air quality management and pollution monitoring services, specifically targeting public authority - sub-central government sectors. The procurement method employed was open competition below threshold, and it culminated in the awarding of the contract to Cura Terrae Air Limited. The contract, valued at £73,880, was signed on 12 December 2025 and is active until 11 December 2027, with provisions for renewal up to December 2029. The procurement stage transitioned from tender to award on 17 December 2025, indicating a complete status for lots involved.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the air quality monitoring and maintenance industry. Ideal competitors are those providing environmental management services, particularly businesses that can offer comprehensive servicing, repair, and expertise in air conditioning for specialised equipment. The focus on bi-monthly maintenance visits and critical repairs ensures ongoing engagement with the buyer, allowing businesses with experience in technical support to build long-term relationships with Herefordshire Council. The successful bidding requires aligning with award criteria prioritising price, quality, and social value, suiting SMEs that can deliver innovation while adhering to rigorous public sector standards.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified supplier for the monitoring servicing and repair (as necessary) of the Hereford and Leominster AQMS including critical air conditioning units within the units. To include maintenance, repair, and bi-monthly Local Site Operator (LSO) visits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If the requirement for monitoring still exists after the initial 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083904-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CURA TERRAE AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083904-2025
- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067356-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083904-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067356-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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