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title: "Soil & Slurry/Manure Nutrient Analysis for Catchment Sensitive Farming Project"
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# Soil & Slurry/Manure Nutrient Analysis for Catchment Sensitive Farming Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-528d955a-2a53-4261-8b65-6c51ce96e14f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Soil & Slurry/Manure Nutrient Analysis for Catchment Sensitive Farming Project" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the research laboratory services category and is situated in England. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract duration is set for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The tender period has concluded, with the submission deadline on 9th September 2020 and the contract effective from 8th October 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory services, particularly those focusing on agricultural analysis or environmental consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this project aligns with their capabilities, allowing them to provide vital nutrient analysis services to farmers involved in the Catchment Sensitive Farming initiative. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to enhance their profiles while contributing to efforts aimed at improving water quality and sustainable farming practices in England.

## Notice

Creation of a new framework to deliver soil and slurry/manure nutrient analysis in order to provide farmers and the Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) project with soil condition and organic nutrient information. This will enable Delivery Advisers, contracted on behalf of CSF, and Natural England Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers (CSFO) to have the evidence to influence farmers of the benefits of soil testing and good nutrient management. These results will be an advice and training tool for CSF to inspire farmers to undertake voluntary action to help improve water quality, where agriculture has been identified as part of the issue. The analysis will enable farmers to use nutrients more efficiently, improve soil organic matter and soil health to reduce the risk of nutrient and soil run-off, as well as improve business efficiency. The CSF project is delivered in partnership by Natural England and the Environment Agency, and is funded through Defra and the Rural Development Plan for England. The primary aim of the CSF project is to use voluntary, supportive means to reduce water pollution from agriculture in England to improve WFD outcomes. Natural England employ a number of CSFOs throughout the country but some work is also contracted out through Farming and Land Management Advice (FaLMA) to employ Delivery Advisers to undertake work on behalf of CSF. This will be a contract to run over 2 years with an additional extension of 2 years. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21e793f-930f-42d8-9411-2a3b3207f59b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAWOOD SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21e793f-930f-42d8-9411-2a3b3207f59b
- 18 Aug 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce01c1f4-bf54-4dd8-a620-6c1ef4c19af0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21e793f-930f-42d8-9411-2a3b3207f59b
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce01c1f4-bf54-4dd8-a620-6c1ef4c19af0
  18th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/817de853-672e-4d97-8f6f-304daac7a24e
  Redacted copy, contract accepted 01 10 2020

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