Tender

Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025

NATURAL ENGLAND

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11 Nov 2025 at 09:06

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29 Oct 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the basic analysis of soil samples as part of their Long Term Monitoring Network for 2025. This contract involves the analysis of 180 soil samples, focusing on parameters such as bulk density, loss on ignition, Olsen P, and total nitrogen and carbon. The process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 9:00 am on 21st November 2025. The procurement method is open competition and the contract is valued at £30,000 GBP. The work location is in the United Kingdom, specifically London, with the contract period running from 28th November 2025 to 16th March 2026. The main industry category is laboratory services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these groups are noted as suitable for this procurement. Companies capable of providing detailed soil analysis and with the ability to meet the specific requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and establish strong connections with a central government body like Natural England. The open competition format allows a wide range of potential bidders to participate, fostering a competitive landscape beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025

Notice Description

Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 180 soil samples - bulk density, loss on ignition, Olsen P, total N and C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072609-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Kate Fagan
Contact Email
kate.fagan@naturalengland.org.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

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