Tender

Basic analysis of soil samples

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 12:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public authority operating under the central government, is inviting tenders for the provision of basic analysis of 440 soil samples. The services required include examining bulk density, loss on ignition, total nitrogen and carbon, pH, stone, and water content. This procurement is categorized under laboratory services and takes place in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open competition process and has a gross value estimate of £42,000. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 09:00 on 19th June 2026, while the deadline for clarification questions is set for 11th June 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory services, particularly those with experience in soil sample analysis. Companies equipped with the necessary facilities to perform comprehensive soil tests and those that can provide competitive pricing and meet the specific requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) are well-suited for this proposal. Securing this contract could lead to further opportunities with public sector buyers and position a business as a key service provider for government contracts, fostering growth and expansion.

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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/047920-2026
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
Not specified
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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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

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