---
title: "Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c850"
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published: "2026-07-13"
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# Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c850

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involves a direct award titled "Ozone Monitoring with University of Manchester (UoM)." This contract pertains to services in environmental monitoring, specifically for atmospheric ozone and UV radiation measurements conducted across UK sites. The contract, categorised under the services industry, centres around the London locale and involves collaboration with the University of Manchester. The procurement is at the award stage, with the award notice published on 13th July 2026 and the contract period running from 24th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key procurement details include a direct award method under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, providing strategic continuity to existing processes.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities by expanding into the environmental monitoring sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering precise technical analysis and support services. The direct continuation with the University of Manchester suggests that entities with existing technical capabilities and expertise in similar domains could be strong contenders for future contracts. Large-scale firms, especially those with a background in environmental sciences and technical support in atmospheric studies, are well-positioned to compete in this niche. The strategic importance of maintaining consistency in monitoring services provides a beneficial platform for businesses to establish or bolster partnerships with central government bodies like DEFRA.

## Notice

Provision of monitoring, analysis and technical support services for atmospheric ozone and UV radiation measurements across UK monitoring sites.

### Procurement Information

The Direct award is deemed to be complaint under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 - Para 7. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. This contract is being placed for a 12 month period so that all Defra Ozone monitoring contracts end concurrently, enabling the market to be fully tested competitively for all of Defra's Ozone monitoring requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,426 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065763-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065069-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065763-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065069-2026
  10th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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