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National Focal Centre (NFC) to Model and Map Air Pollution Impacts on UK habitat

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 12:01.

Opportunity overview

Defra is seeking to contract with supplier(s) possessing the scientific, technical and analytical expertise required to maintain and develop the UK National Focal Centre (NFC). The successful supplier(s) will deliver annual UK-wide modelling and mapping of pollutant deposition (ammonia, oxides of nitrogen and sulphur dioxide) and assess against critical loads for acidity and nitrogen. They will also map ammonia concentrations and assess against critical levels. The assessments will be reported for the UK as a whole and broken down by country. In addition, the data will be reported for specific habitat types, Special Areas for Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Areas/Sites of Special Scientific Interest (A/SSSIs). The modelled outputs will support annual reporting, evidence generation, biodiversity protection, environmental policy development and the UK's domestic and international reporting obligations. We are envisaging that the new contract will start on the 01 June 27 with a one (1) month handover, from 01 June to 30 June, with full responsibility being transferred to the successful contractor on 01 July 2027. These handover periods are to allow the new Contractor time to get ready to take over the full operation of the contract requirement. We estimate the contract value to be between the range of £680,000 - £720,000.

Classification

  • CPV90711500 — Environmental monitoring other than for construction
  • CPV90731400 — Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
P-38781
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90731400
Description
Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711500
Description
Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
We will be holding a Supplier Engagement Session as we prepare to commence the procurement for this requirement. This session will provide interested suppliers with an opportunity to gain insight into the requirement and the proposed procurement approach. We are also keen to engage with the market to better understand supplier capabilities and explore innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the requirement and how your organisation may be able to support its delivery. The engagement session will be held virtually via MS Teams on 7 October 2026 at 2:00pm. Suppliers wishing to attend should email alison.dyson@defra.gov.uk no later than 5:00pm on 2 October 2026, providing the following details for attendees (maximum of two representatives per organisation): • Contact name • Job title • Organisation name • Email address Please use the subject line - P-38781 / C33357 Supplier Engagement Event – 07 October 2026 If you have any questions prior to the event, please email alison.dyson@defra.gov.uk using the subject line - Supplier Engagement Event – Question There will be an opportunity during the session for suppliers to ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed requirement. MS Teams invites will be sent out and should be received no later than 5pm on Monday 5 October. Suppliers who are unable to attend, or who miss the registration deadline, may request a copy of the presentation slides, which will summarise the information shared during the event.
Due
2 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
088110-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Sept 2026, 11:22
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX

Address

Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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