Modelling of Ambient Air Quality

Tender description

A contract to develop and apply air quality models and other methods of assessment to: * Map ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for 13 pollutants; * Carry out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values and target values for reporting; * Support the investigation and development of policy initiatives. Lot 1: Defra intends to award a contract for the Modelling of Ambient Air Quality. The services required under this contract include: * Mapping ambient air pollutant concentrations across the UK for 13 pollutants; * Carrying out an annual assessment of compliance with air quality limit values and target values for reporting; * Supporting the investigation and development of policy initiatives. The contract is planned to start on 01/05/2021 and to run for two (2) years. There is a possibility that the contract will be extended for a period of up to twelve (12) months. (The value covers the full three-year period). This notice advises that Defra has decided to award the contract with the named provider on a direct award basis and is published for reasons of transparency. Additional information: If you have any concerns regarding this decision, please ensure that you contact Penny Hebden, Defra Group Commercial, at penny.hebden@defra.gov.uk, clearly detailing the basis of your concerns, within 10 calendar days of the publication of this notice.