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title: "RDE 470 - Development of Predictive soil mapping based on ALC soil profile"
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# RDE 470 - Development of Predictive soil mapping based on ALC soil profile

Buyer: NE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-989fc567-46d5-49b4-9311-c63885410221

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has been awarded the contract for RDE 470 - Development of Predictive soil mapping based on ALC soil profile by the buying organisation NE. The procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, used a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 5th January 2024 to 29th March 2024, with a tender period ending on 1st January 2024.

This tender award presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to engage in projects related to predictive soil mapping. Companies with experience in producing soil maps and handling detailed soil mapping data would be well-suited to compete. The project, aimed at generating pilot soil maps in multiple areas, provides a platform for growth for businesses interested in environmental consultancy and soil science.

## Notice

Aims of the project: * To gather suitable predictor information to enable the training and application of a predictive soil mapping model. * To identify approaches to producing a predictive soil map based on the data above. * To produce soil maps in at least 5 pilot areas representing contrasting soil types, and availability of data, but where there is existing detailed soil mapping available, to enable reporting of likely accuracy. * To produce a report describing the processes undertaken and data used to generate the pilot maps above, and including recommendations and likely effort and costs required to produce soil mapping for whole of England. This project was awarded by NE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6e50a3-30a2-45c8-ae54-7f7c0ced20f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,577 |
| 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 | NE |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6e50a3-30a2-45c8-ae54-7f7c0ced20f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6e50a3-30a2-45c8-ae54-7f7c0ced20f5
  29th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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