Planning

PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots)

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling (2 Lots)." This project falls within the service industry category, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring. The procurement process involves planned engagement, with a milestone due by 12th March 2026, and further notices anticipated from 17th March 2026 onwards. The authority seeks to explore market insights for a two-lot contract covering Crop Sampling (Lot 1) and Environmental Sampling (Lot 2), with the contract period beginning on 1st May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2029.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and field sampling services. Eligible bidders can apply for one or both lots, making room for strategic partnerships or expansions into related areas. The procurement, valued at £276,000 gross, is suitable for SMEs, reflecting a design that accommodates smaller businesses. Enterprises involved in laboratory coordination, data reporting, and services complying with regulatory and quality standards would find this tender particularly advantageous, facilitating growth in operational and environmental monitoring services. These prospects allow businesses to strengthen their compliance with statutory requirements and broaden their operational reach in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots)

Notice Description

This PME seeks to explore the market insights for a two-lot contract covering Crop Sampling (Lot 1) and Environmental Sampling (Lot 2). Services include field sampling, laboratory coordination (where required), data reporting, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Bidders may apply for one or both lots. The contract will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant sampling services to support operational, environmental, and statutory monitoring requirements.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102686&TID=100107900&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016238-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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