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title: "Review of the code of practice for the sustainable use of soils on construction"
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# Review of the code of practice for the sustainable use of soils on construction

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b7da9a-5619-43f4-8be8-1431df858075

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a tender titled "Review of the code of practice for the sustainable use of soils on construction". This initiative falls under the environmental services industry category and aims to address soil health issues linked to construction activities. The tender is currently active, with an end date for submissions set for 19th October 2021. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 8th November 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in environmental consultancy, soil management, and sustainable construction practices. Companies engaged in providing services that address soil degradation and promote healthier soil management practices will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which may offer innovative solutions in this sphere, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to enhance their growth and visibility within the sector.

## Notice

Healthy soil underpins a range of environmental, economic and societal benefits, including biodiversity, carbon storage and flood mitigation. However, soil degradation, caused by poor soil management or inappropriate land use, can reduce the ability of soil to perform these vital functions. Soil degradation in England and Wales costs between PS0.9bn and PS1.4bn a year, 39% of which is due to compaction and 12% erosion1. Soil health in the urban environment can be significantly impacted by activities associated with construction. For example, soil loss or sealing (e.g. by tarmac, concrete, stone), compaction and contamination which can all prevent soil and its inherent ecosystems from functioning. There are linkages between the resultant poor functioning of green infrastructure and public health. Poor urban soil health can be addressed through better use and management of existing soil and soil affected by new developments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c16e777-0433-4476-b576-f25c2f4922f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c16e777-0433-4476-b576-f25c2f4922f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c16e777-0433-4476-b576-f25c2f4922f8
  28th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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