---
title: "Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d829"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-30"
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# Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d829

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Management" for the air quality data collection and management across several boroughs and councils within the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regions, including Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, and more. The process followed a direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract was signed on 24th December 2025, with an active status starting 26th January 2026 and concluding on 25th January 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal. Ricardo-AEA Limited, a large supplier located in London, was selected as the contractor, focusing on services within the industry category of air quality management.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality data management and related technologies. Firms capable of delivering efficient and innovative data solutions for public authorities may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for expanding their client base and establishing a presence within governmental contracts. Suppliers with a track record of managing complex data systems would be well-positioned to compete in this market environment. Furthermore, the potential for contract renewal offers an extended engagement opportunity for businesses establishing strong performance metrics.

## Notice

Herts & Beds Air Quality Data Collection and Management Data Management Services - 2026-27 Broxbourne Borough Council PS171.39 Dacorum Borough Council PS1,989.45 East Herts Council PS1,989.45 Hertsmere Borough Council PS3,807.50 St Albans City and District Council PS171.39 Stevenage Borough Council PS1,989.45 Three Rivers District Council PS171.39 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council PS3,807.50 Bedford Borough Council PS1,989.45 Central Bedfordshire Council PS171.39 Luton Borough Council PS1,989.45 London Luton Airport PS1,989.45 Watford Borough Council PS171.39 North Hertfordshire District Council PS171.39

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072420-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 16:42 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072420-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 16:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072419-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072420-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072419-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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