Tender

Soil moisture loggers

NATURAL ENGLAND

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04 Mar 2026 at 08:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
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02 Mar 2026 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Natural England to secure 150 soil moisture and temperature probes and loggers for monitoring English soils under semi-natural habitats. The procurement falls under the industry category of humidity and moisture measuring instruments, with delivery set within the United Kingdom. This tender is at the "Tender Update" stage, signalling an active procurement process. Interested parties are required to submit quotations by 15 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 16 March to 25 March 2026. This opportunity follows an open competition procurement method, falling below the financial threshold for more extensive processes.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or supplying probes and loggers. The open competition nature favours firms capable of delivering high-quality goods at competitive prices, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises seeking growth. Companies with expertise in delivering precision instruments for ecological purposes, particularly those familiar with UK governmental requirements, will find this an apt occasion to expand their client base and reputation in the public sector. Additionally, submitting a proposal that meets the RFQ requirements can potentially lead to future collaborations with Natural England.

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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/019269-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
4 Mar 20261 weeks 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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
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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