Defra contracts University of Reading for ozone monitoring instrument maintenance.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) intends to award a contract to the University of Reading for the provision of technical support and routine maintenance services for atmospheric monitoring instruments. The contract covers the maintenance of ozone monitoring equipment used for environmental data collection. This is a below-threshold procurement without competition, indicating a sole-source arrangement. The duration and value are not specified, but the specialized nature of the instruments suggests a need for expert maintenance.