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title: "Soil analysis services for the NCEA Survey pilot study microbial diversity"
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# Soil analysis services for the NCEA Survey pilot study microbial diversity

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cb6ef23-6c80-49aa-b2ea-eb4d3506b923

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Defra Network eTendering Portal and is titled "Soil analysis services for the NCEA Survey pilot study microbial diversity." This project falls under the environmental services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with key dates including the contract's start on 12 November 2021 and an end date of 31 March 2022. The total contract value is £32,688, and it was awarded following a competitive quotation method as a limited procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services or those specialising in soil analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's reputation and foster growth through established partnerships and participation in long-term studies aimed at monitoring soil health across diverse regions.

## Notice

One of the aims of the study is to assess the current state of soils in England and to monitor long-term changes. Soil samples are going to be collected from plots representing different soil types and located throughout the country.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c3a5e3-0421-49ea-a116-61383a74e7ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,688 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES HUTTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c3a5e3-0421-49ea-a116-61383a74e7ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c3a5e3-0421-49ea-a116-61383a74e7ff
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c23d3073-25fa-43b5-be5f-3adabbc00a1c
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