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Soil & Slurry/Manure Analysis for the Catchment Sensitive Farming Project

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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06 Feb 2025 at 13:03

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25 Oct 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Soil & Slurry/Manure Analysis for the Catchment Sensitive Farming Project." This project falls under the environmental services industry category and was undertaken as an open procedure. The contract, worth £115,633, began on 1st February 2025 and involves delivering nutrient analysis for soil, organic manures, and mineral analysis for livestock feeds. The results aim to support the Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Partnership in soil nutrient management, soil improvement, and livestock feed planning across the UK. An important update for business users is that the submission deadline was extended to 28th November 2024 before the contract was officially signed on 1st February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental analysis, agricultural consultancy, and laboratory services. Companies like Cawood Scientific Ltd, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit by providing critical data and insights to farming advisors and Natural England officers, facilitating improved agricultural practices. The contract's emphasis on technical quality (70%) and commercial cost (30%) indicates the project's complexity and the importance of both expertise and value for money. Businesses with a strong track record in similar environmental services and a commitment to supporting sustainable agricultural improvements would be well-suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Soil & Slurry/Manure Analysis for the Catchment Sensitive Farming Project

Notice Description

Soil & Slurry/Manure Analysis for the Catchment Sensitive Farming Project

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework is to deliver nutrient analysis for soil and organic manures as well as mineral analysis for livestock feeds and forage. This information will help provide farmers and the Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Partnership with data and information required for soil nutrient management planning, soil improvement and livestock feed planning. This will enable advisers contracted on behalf of CSF, and Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers (CSFO), to have the evidence to influence farmers of the benefits of soil testing, good soil nutrient management, and mineral analysis for feeds and forage. These results will be an advice and training tool for CSF to inspire farmers to undertake voluntary action to help improve water and air quality, where agriculture has been identified as part of the issue. The analysis will enable farmers to use crop and livestock nutrients more efficiently, improve soil organic matter and soil health to reduce the risk of nutrient and soil run-off and to improve business efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b15d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003963-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,633 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,633 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Additional Buyers

NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

Contact Name
Alison Dyson, Alison Dyson (Al Dyson)
Contact Email
alison.dyson@defra-agency.gov.uk, alison.dyson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAWOOD SCIENTIFIC

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