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title: "SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594398"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-01-06"
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# SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594398

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently managing the tender process for the provision of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) services pertaining to local authority air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure. The tender titled "SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services" has a significant value of £600,000 and covers a contract period running from 10 December 2019 to 25 November 2022, with an option to extend until 25 November 2023. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 1 October 2019 and the contract award starting from the same date.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality monitoring and related QA/QC processes. Companies with certifications such as ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of relevant environmental legislation and provide comprehensive solutions tailored to local authorities' requirements will likely thrive in this procurement. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's visibility and reputation within both public sector and environmental management sectors.

## Notice

Provision of QA/QC services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SAQD is a valuable resource for the Scottish Government, local authorities and others with an interest in air quality, and contributes to the development and assessment of air quality policy and legislation in Scotland. It also supports central and local government and SEPA in undertaking their statutory responsibilities in relation to air quality at Scottish, UK and European levels. In addition, the database provides information which allows health professionals to assess, in near real-time, any health effects of, for example, air pollution episodes and, for longer term epidemiological studies. To ensure that the website is as comprehensive as possible, there are also prominent links to other sources of air quality data and information in Scotland such as the SEPA Scottish Pollution Release Inventory and the Low Emission Zones Scotland website. In addition, the website provides information and updates on the Scottish Government's air quality strategy, 'Cleaner Air for Scotland - The Road to a Healthier Future' (CAFS). The Scottish Government wishes to continue this work, and further develop and enhance the services provided through the SAQD, together with ensuring that it remains accessible and relevant to the widest possible range of users. Most of the project elements are covered in a separate Invitation to Tender. This Invitation to Tender covers provision of Quality Assurance/Quality Control services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland, to be carried out over a three year period from 10 December 2019 until 25 November 2022 with the option to extend the period of the Contract to 25 November 2023.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract by 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376497 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376497
- 21 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364026

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG364026&idx=1
  23rd August 2019 - ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364026
  SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services - Provision of QA/QC services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376497
  SAQ website and database - provision of QA/QC services - Provision of QA/QC services for local authority managed air quality monitoring sites in Scotland. The requirement will be awarded to a single supplier.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594398
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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