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Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2026-2027

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2026 at 09:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 07:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England procured laboratory analysis of soil samples collected from four sites in its Long Term Monitoring Network. The work covers a range of physicochemical and biological soil parameters, supporting interpretation of environmental changes above and below ground and assessment of long-term changes in soil characteristics, functions and biodiversity. The analyses follow existing protocols because the monitoring programme is long term. This is a services requirement for work delivered in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Natural England, a central government public authority. The relevant service category is laboratory services (CPV 71900000). The requirement relates to one complete package of soil-sample analysis rather than separate operational or construction work.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. James Hutton Limited was selected for the single lot. The tender’s estimated value was £32,000 excluding VAT (£38,400 including VAT), while the resulting contract is valued at £25,896.16 excluding VAT (£31,075.43 including VAT). The quotation deadline was 1 September 2026 at 1pm, and the award was made on 7 September 2026. The contract was signed on 9 September 2026 and runs from 9 September 2026 to 19 March 2027. Evaluation details were set out in the Request for Quotation. Responses were required to follow that specification and could not be submitted electronically.

This award indicates demand from Natural England for specialist environmental laboratory services supporting structured, long-term soil monitoring. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need facilities and technical expertise to analyse soil samples across both physicochemical and biological parameters, interpret results in an environmental monitoring context, and work consistently to established protocols. Credibility would depend on demonstrating reliable laboratory delivery across multiple monitoring sites, repeatable methods and the capacity to handle a complete analytical package rather than an isolated test. Experience linking laboratory results to changes in soil characteristics, functions and biodiversity would be directly relevant. The successful supplier was a small or medium-sized enterprise, showing that this scale of specialist requirement can suit an established specialist laboratory as well as a larger provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2026-2027

Notice Description

This contract comprises laboratory analysis of soil samples collected from four of Natural England's Long Term Monitoring sites. Analyses required include a range of physio-chemical and biological soil parameters to enable interpretation of above and below-ground environmental changes and to indicate long-term changes in soil characteristics, functions and biodiversity. Owing to the long-term nature of the project, analyses follow existing protocols.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086690-2026
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 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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