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Basic analysis of soil samples

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 May 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England procured laboratory services to analyse 440 soil samples. The required basic analysis covers bulk density, loss on ignition, total nitrogen and carbon, pH, stone content and water content. This is a scientific testing and environmental analysis requirement, suitable for laboratories with soil-testing capability and the equipment and methods needed to process multiple environmental samples consistently. The buying organisation is Natural England, a central government public authority based in London. Delivery is stated as being in the United Kingdom. The procurement relates to one integrated requirement rather than several separately described service areas, with the work focused on producing analytical results from soil samples for Natural England.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. JAMES HUTTON LIMITED was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 24 June 2026 and runs from 20 July 2026 to 30 November 2026. The awarded contract value is £31,245 excluding VAT, or £37,494 including VAT. The original estimated value was £35,000 excluding VAT, or £42,000 including VAT. Quotations were due by 09:00 on 19 June 2026, and clarification questions by 09:00 on 11 June 2026. The evaluation basis was set out in the procurement documents. Responses were submitted by quotation against the Request for Quotation, with electronic submission not permitted.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for high-throughput environmental laboratory testing of soil, combining physical measurements such as bulk density, stone and water content with analytical testing for loss on ignition, pH, total nitrogen and total carbon. A credible future supplier would need laboratory facilities, validated or suitably controlled methods, competent technical staff and the capacity to process hundreds of samples accurately within a fixed delivery window. Experience in soil science, environmental monitoring or ecological research would help demonstrate relevance to Natural England. The successful supplier was an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist laboratory rather than only by a large national testing provider. Suppliers should be able to provide clear, reproducible results and comply with the buyer’s commercial and technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic analysis of soil samples

Notice Description

Basic analysis of 440 soil samples - bulk density, loss on ignition, total N and C, pH, stone and water content. Please see RFQ for more details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

James Hutton Ltd

Further Information

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