Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Air Quality Grant FY 2022-2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90731100 - Air quality management
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Defra is seeking to award grant funding to Local Authorities for 1 year, under S31 Local Government Act 2005, following a compliant competed procurement process to address local air quality issues.
The purpose of funding is to progress the following objectives:
• Reduce air pollutant exceedances especially in those areas that are projected to remain in exceedance of the UK’s legal targets beyond 2020.
• Improve knowledge and information about air quality, and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution
• Projects that include measures that deal with Particulate Matter.
To ensure the budget is targeted at the scheme’s priorities, there will be two lots:
• Lot 1 will award funding to projects that improve local air quality
• Lot 2 will award funding to:
o Projects that improve public awareness in local communities about the risks of air pollution.
o Projects for measures that deal with Particulate Matter (PM).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Projects that improve local air quality
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90731100 - Air quality management
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Air Quality Grant Scheme is open to all Local Authorities in England to apply for grant funding to address local air quality issues. Funding will be awarded under S31 of the Local Government Act 2005.
Lot 1
o Local authorities who can demonstrate the project will benefit local areas where there are or are projected to be pollutant exceedances.
o A local authority’s compliance with the various LAQM reporting requirements. Failure to provide information to demonstrate accordance with the LAQM reporting requirements may adversely affect the ability to gain funding.
o Projects that reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions.
o Innovative projects that can improve local air quality backed by robust evidence and designed to share best practice.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 will award funding to projects that improve public awareness in local communities about the risks of air pollution. Projects for measures that deal with Particulate Matter (PM).
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90731100 - Air quality management
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
o Local authorities which have a have a Smoke Control Area (for PM projects).
o Projects that support the government objective to 1) Raise awareness about domestic burning and/or 2) Reduce the impact of domestic burning of wood and coal, the single largest contributors of harmful particulate matter (PM) emissions.
o Projects that improve knowledge and information about air quality and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 90 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra
London
Country
United Kingdom