Scope
Reference
1034PCPTED
Description
The Council wishes to purchase twenty (20) Air Quality Sensors. The Sensors are to be deployed across the City of Leicester to measure and monitor air quality at various hotspots that have potential poor air quality. The requirement under this specification will allow the Council to be informed of where the Council should focus its initiatives and assess the effectiveness of its existing air quality monitoring work.
The contract has not been split into lots. Dividing the requirement would increase the risk of data security issues and a higher potential for data loss. In addition, it would introduce unnecessary complexity in contract management.
A Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise was undertaken to inform the development of this procurement. Suppliers were invited to respond to the Council's PME questionnaire. Eight (8) suppliers submitted responses, of which five (5) were shortlisted and invited to demonstrate their solutions. Four (4) of the shortlisted suppliers delivered demonstrations via Microsoft Teams.
Suppliers were provided with an agenda in advance of the demonstration sessions, and discussions were structured around the agreed agenda items. The outcomes of the PME, including the questionnaire document and the demonstration agenda, are included within the tender pack for further detail.
The Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this requirement was published on 25 June 2025 and can be found at the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035198-2025?
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2029
- Possible extension to 3 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 1+1 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the ProContract Due North portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fd33920d-d2ef-f011-813c-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted at any time prior to the closing date and time. Suppliers are strongly advised not to leave submission until the final moments, as uploading completed tender documentation may take a significant amount of time.
The portal will automatically apply a server timestamp (GMT) at the point of submission. Any Tender submitted after the closing date and time of 10:00am on 6 February 2026 will not be considered.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall, 115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Email: Pamela.Chirara@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government