This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Tender

22 May 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has entered the award stage of a procurement process titled "Basic analysis of soil samples", which focuses on laboratory services including bulk density, ignition loss, total nitrogen and carbon, pH, as well as stone and water content analysis. This process has been carried out through an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract, valued at £31,245, commenced on 20th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026. The organisation is located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, and operates under the classification of central government public authority. The awarded supplier is JAMES HUTTON LIMITED, based in Dundee. Key procurement dates included tender submissions by 19th June 2026 and enquiry submissions by 11th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in laboratory services. The nature of the contract favours companies with capabilities in analytical services and scientific research, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, JAMES HUTTON LIMITED. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in handling environmentally relevant analytical tasks for a central government body, potentially leading to further contract opportunities with public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES HUTTON

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