Tender

Soil moisture loggers

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Mar 2026 at 07:22

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Mar 2026 at 08:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public authority under central government located in London, initiated a procurement process for "Soil moisture loggers" aimed at acquiring 150 soil moisture and temperature probes and loggers for monitoring English soils. This procurement was categorised within the humidity and moisture measuring instruments sector, specifically addressing goods procurement through open competition below a threshold. Although initially active, the tender was cancelled due to insufficient response to technical questions. The procurement process, which followed legal guidelines under UKPGA 2023/54, saw a final submission deadline of 15 March 2026 and was intended for delivery across the UK.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and technology. Well-suited contenders include firms with capabilities in manufacturing or providing advanced soil monitoring instruments, particularly those with experience catering to governmental organisations and familiarity with tendering processes within the public sector. Although the tender resulted in cancellation, such opportunities highlight the demand for innovation and precision in environmental data collection, encouraging businesses to enhance their product offerings to meet the rigours of public procurement specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soil moisture loggers

Notice Description

150 soil moisture and temperature probes and loggers for long-term in situ monitoring of English soils under semi-natural habitats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028831-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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