Tender

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

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has initiated a tender for the "Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025," focusing on laboratory services. This procurement process is categorised under central government public authority and targets services related to the collection and analysis of soil samples. The tender is currently in the active stage, and prospective suppliers are invited to submit their proposals by 9:00 am on 21st November 2025. The project location is London, and it entails the analysis of 180 soil samples with various measures including bulk density and total nitrogen and carbon. The total contract value is set at £36,000 with an open procurement method, facilitating broad competition.

This tender presents significant prospects for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental analysis and monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, ensuring a competitive environment with diverse participation. The project will run from 28th November 2025 to 16th March 2026, granting ample time for project planning and execution. Businesses with a proven track record in handling government contracts and those with capabilities in detailed scientific analysis will find this opportunity well-suited for expansion and growth in public sector projects.

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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/069382-2025
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
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 20252 weeks to go
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

Further Information

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