Skip to main content

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

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
4 Feb 2027
Published
29 Oct 2026
Contract start
1 May 2027
Contract end
30 Apr 2031
Location
London, London
Notice type
UK3

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 May 27 with a one (1) month handover, from 01 May to 31 May, with full responsibility being transferred to the successful contractor on 01 June 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.

CPV codes

  • 90731400 Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
  • 90711500 Environmental monitoring other than for construction

About the buyer

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has published 98 tender notices since 31 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £62.9m. 8 of them are currently open.

How to apply

Tender documents and submissions are handled on the official portal (Find a Tender). Register there to download the documents and submit your response before the deadline.

View the original notice on Find a Tender

Draft your response with mytender.io

Upload the tender documents and mytender.io drafts compliant answers from your own past bids, case studies and policies, so your team spends its time improving the bid rather than starting from a blank page.

Similar live tenders

Transport for London (TfL) is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of ecological and arboricultural survey and advisory services across TfL's railway infrastructure, including known and potential areas of rare and/or protected species and statutory...

Buyer
Transport for London
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 1 Nov 2026
Value
£500k

The primary objective of the Service is to provide a proactive, responsive, and effective pest management programme that minimises pest-related risks, supports infection prevention and control objectives, protects the Trust’s assets and reputation, and maintains a safe and...

Buyer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 2 Nov 2026
Value
£105k

The London Borough of Sutton would like to carry out works to reline Elms Pond in Wallington. The Budget for this Project is in the range of £100K - 110k maximum. Elms Pond is located in the Wallington North Ward. A site visit is recommended before submitting a tender to...

Buyer
London Borough of Sutton
Location
Sutton
Deadline
Closes 5 Nov 2026
Value
£110k

Independent evaluation of the Solar and battery storage scheme delivered through the NHS in England. The evaluation will assess the impact, delivery and value for money of capital investment in solar PV and associated battery storage at NHS sites, including the extent to which...

Buyer
NHS England
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 6 Nov 2026
Value
£95k

Peabody is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Pest Control and Hygiene Services across Peabody trust and Peabody community foundation sites The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Pest Control Services: provision of planned...

Buyer
Peabody Trust
Location
London
Deadline
Closes 11 Nov 2026
Value
£400k

Source: Find a Tender. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Details may change; always check the original notice before bidding.