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

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 08:37

TenderUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 09:06

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involved the tender titled "Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025." This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory services within the public authority sector, specifically central government. The tender was an open competition, below the threshold, and related to service procurement methods. The contractual activities took place in London, with key submission deadlines on 21st November 2025 and a contract period from 29th November 2025 to 16th March 2026. The procurement stage culminated in the award being completed by 8th December 2025, with The James Hutton Institute identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory services such as soil sample analyses. The open competition format makes it accessible to a range of service providers, notably SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). By participating, businesses can engage in governmental contracts, thereby leveraging their specialised skills to enhance service delivery and extend their market reach. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive soil analysis services, focusing on metrics like bulk density and total nitrogen and carbon, would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£16,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

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