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Microbial Communities as Indicators of Non-persistent Pesticides

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 13:28

TenderAmendment

15 Nov 2024 at 13:59

TenderAmendment

05 Nov 2024 at 16:53

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microbial Communities as Indicators of Non-persistent Pesticides" was led by Natural England, located in Exeter, England. This project falls under the category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV code 73100000) and focuses on analysing soil microbial responses to pesticides. With a contract period starting on 29th November 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025, the tender process utilised an open procedure, suitable for below-threshold opportunities. The deadline for quotation submissions was 27th November 2024. Key activities include several stages of sampling and a technical report by the end of March 2025. The contract valued at £44,965.98 was awarded to Nottingham Trent University.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental sciences, particularly those with expertise in soil ecosystems and pesticide impact assessments. Companies capable of conducting advanced microbial analysis using metabarcoding are well-suited for such services, positioning them for growth through collaboration with governmental organisations like Natural England. Although the procurement is not particularly aimed at SMEs or voluntary sector enterprises, it offers a practical chance for well-established research entities to advance their portfolios and showcase their scientific capabilities on a national stage.

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Notice Title

Microbial Communities as Indicators of Non-persistent Pesticides

Notice Description

This project aims to deliver a short-term soil microcosm experiment to reveal the soil microbial responses to application of commonly used pesticides. Analysis of the microbial communities using metabarcoding will be used to identify any consistent community changes which might be used as indicators of exposure, or to evaluate pesticide impact. These indicators would be used to interpret microbial community data from the England Ecosystem Survey, a national soil monitoring programme, to indicate possible levels of pesticide exposure. The project would involve planning stages during December 2024, with the soil microcosms being set up, initial communities sampled, and experimental treatments applied during January 2025. Subsequent sampling would occur in early February and March 2025, with a brief technical report produced before end of March 2025. 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 jonny.griffiths@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 27/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and jonny.griffiths@naturalengland.org.uk before 15/11/2024. 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-f627099a-54c3-492b-bfd9-2161a8dbc24a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff235de-67e0-4a32-a95e-ea0f19c6b0ee
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,965 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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