---
title: "Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-13"
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# Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8a5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ozone Monitoring with University of Reading (UoR)" was initiated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, UK. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically related to environmental monitoring. The buyer, DEFRA, has awarded this contract to the University of Reading, with the procurement conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. This contract involves the provision of technical support and routine maintenance services for atmospheric monitoring instruments, with the contract period starting on 24th July 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The award was finalised on 2nd July 2026, and an award notice was published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and maintenance services within the environmental sector, particularly those capable of handling atmospheric monitoring equipment. Organisations with expertise in delivering such services efficiently and reliably, especially within the UK, are well-suited to compete and collaborate on similar projects. Large entities with a proven track record in servicing public authority contracts stand to benefit from engaging with governmental bodies like DEFRA, leveraging such projects to expand their portfolio and market presence. The direct procurement method allows businesses experienced in working with central government to streamline their participation and reinforce their positioning in future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of technical support and routine maintenance services for atmospheric monitoring instruments at the University of Reading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,013 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, 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 READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065472-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065215-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065472-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065215-2026
  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

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