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Soil Sampling & Analysis for the Environmental Baselining Pilot - Beef and Sheep Farms in Wales

HYBU CIG CYMRU-MEAT PROMOTION WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Soil Sampling & Analysis for the Environmental Baselining Pilot - Beef and Sheep Farms in Wales" has been conducted by Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales, based in Aberystwyth. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on agricultural services and soil analysis. The procurement was part of a larger project aimed at establishing a net carbon balance across beef and sheep farms in Wales. Initially published as a tender on 4th August 2025, the award has since moved forward, with Agricarbon UK Limited from Dundee being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 2nd October 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in soil analysis, environmental science, and agricultural services. Companies equipped with expertise in soil carbon stock analysis, nutrient assessment, and the use of technologies like LIDAR for runoff risk mapping would find participating in similar tenders beneficial for growth. Organisations with innovative solutions in remote sensing and carbon footprint analysis could be well-positioned to assist in future projects aimed at enhancing environmental baselining efforts and natural capital evaluation. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of service providers to engage and demonstrate their unique capabilities in contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soil Sampling & Analysis for the Environmental Baselining Pilot - Beef and Sheep Farms in Wales

Notice Description

Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is undertaking environmental baselining work on a group of beef and sheep farms comprising approximately 8 farms across Wales where it aims to establish a net carbon balance, taking account of GHG emissions and carbon sequestration (above and below ground) and capture a range of metrics of relevance to evaluating natural capital and monitoring the environmental impact of different land management approaches. This tender and project element forms the Welsh part of the larger AHDB Baseline Project.For this tender, HCC are seeking a partner to provide soil sampling and analysis services to inform the assessment of:a) soil carbon stocksb) soil nutrients, texture and biological indicatorson approximately 8 farms across Wales. The distribution of these farms is yet to be determined. Soil nutrients are included, not only to inform nutrient status in terms of soil health and relate to carbon stocks but also to inform the risk of runoff when combined with LIDAR generated run-off risk maps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154323
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154323
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

14212400 - Soil

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYBU CIG CYMRU-MEAT PROMOTION WALES
Contact Name
Russ Thomas
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970625050

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 2YA
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanfarian
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGRICARBON

Further Information

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