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Operation of UK Hydrocarbon Air Pollution Monitoring Network

Awarded 30 Sep 2024

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Awarded30 Sep 2024

Value£111,426.13

SupplierRicardo-AEA Limited

AgencyDefra

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEnergy & Environment

Ended 1y 7mo ago6mo term

Awarded 30 Sept 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Defra awarded a contract to Ricardo-AEA Limited for the management of the UK's network of air pollution monitoring sites, specifically for the measurement and assessment of Benzene and volatile organic compounds at automatic sites.

The operator is responsible for upkeep, collection, analysis, QA/QC, and transfer of data to contractors responsible for wider dissemination.

The objective is to continue delivery and encompass new monitoring using automatic analysers that can measure additional hydrocarbons to align with changes to the pollution climate of the UK.

The contract value is £111,426.13 and was awarded via Single Tender Action in October 2024.

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