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Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council, on behalf of the West Wales Nutrient Management Board, successfully completed a procurement process for a soil sampling programme titled "Soil Sampling Analysis in Cleddau Catchment (Phase 2 RePhoKus)." This project, focusing on environmental services, will be conducted in the Cleddau catchment area, UKL14 region, and was procured under the legal basis of 2023/54 UKPGA. The contract was awarded to Lancaster University, and the procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £39,600 net, is active from 29th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the signing date noted as 15th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in environmental and soil analysis services. Small to large enterprises that can provide innovative solutions and have expertise in working with local stakeholders in environmental management would be well-suited to engage in such projects. Additionally, the collaboration with a public authority like Carmarthenshire County Council could open doors for further contracts in the public sector, especially for businesses focused on sustainable and environmental services. Given the direct procurement nature, organisations with ready-to-deploy services are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Soil Sampling Analysis in Cleddau Catchment (Phase 2 RePhoKus)

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council, on behalf of the West Wales Nutrient Management Board, requires a soil sampling programme to be undertaken in the Cleddau catchment, in collaboration with local stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c10c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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