Award

Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Feb 2024 at 10:52

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2023 at 10:36

Tender

24 Jul 2023 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, led by Natural England, involves the procurement of services for the "Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024" project. The project falls under the research laboratory services category and is located in Exeter, England. The tender, initiated through an open procedure below the threshold, has a contract period from September 4, 2023, to March 22, 2024, with a tender deadline of August 7, 2023.

This tender opportunity by Natural England for laboratory analysis services presents potential growth opportunities for SMEs in the research laboratory services sector. Businesses capable of providing physico-chemical and biological soil analysis services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, James Hutton Limited, showcases the type of SMEs that can successfully secure contracts in this industry category from Natural England.

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Notice Title

Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024

Notice Description

This project comprises laboratory analysis of soil samples collected from four of Natural England's Long Term Monitoring sites. Analyses required include a range of physico-chemical and biological soil parameters to enable interpretation of above and below-ground environmental changes and to indicate long-term changes in soil characteristics, functions and biodiversity. Owing to the long-term nature of the project, analyses are required to follow existing protocols (as detailed in the request for quotation). Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and keeley.spate@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 7th August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to the above email addresses. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9
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


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,467 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 22 Mar 2024 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JAMES HUTTON

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