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Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2023 at 15:31

TenderAmendment

16 Nov 2022 at 16:46

Tender

16 Nov 2022 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison project involves Natural England as the buying organisation. The project falls under the industry category of research laboratory services and environmental services. The procurement is in the award stage with a contract period starting on 12th December 2022 and ending on 24th March 2023. The deadline for tender submissions was 2nd December 2022. The project's procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender by Natural England offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those involved in research laboratory services and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses interested in scientific testing of soil coring methods and laboratory processing, with experience in providing field observations and data analysis, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison

Notice Description

This project is to undertake scientific testing of a new (hand-held) soil coring tool against the existing soil coring approach (cores encased in plastic tubing) and the standard method of small pit excavation for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network. This project requires undertaking field sampling using the three methods across a range of soil types, and subsequent laboratory processing of samples to determine bulk density. The contractor will provide specified field observations and resulting data to Natural England in the form of spreadsheets and a brief written report. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation. Responses should be emailed to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and victoria.sloan@naturalengland.org.uk quoting reference "LTMNSOIL - SAMPLING METHOD COMPARISON" and "Final Submission", no later than 12:00 on 2nd December 2022. Clarification questions can be submitted by emailing the above addressed prior to 25th November 2022; noting that unless commercially sensitive, the question and response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b88b9d-998b-41e2-accc-b70422b5e84f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Matthew Shepherd / Victoria Sloan
Contact Email
matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01233 812525

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIAB.

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