--- title: "Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-11" --- # Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb25b187-9c96-4f6f-aed2-23ea52b1288f.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison project involves Natural England as the buying organisation. The project falls under the industry category of research laboratory services and environmental services. The procurement is in the award stage with a contract period starting on 12th December 2022 and ending on 24th March 2023. The deadline for tender submissions was 2nd December 2022. The project's procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender by Natural England offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those involved in research laboratory services and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses interested in scientific testing of soil coring methods and laboratory processing, with experience in providing field observations and data analysis, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process for potential business growth. ## Notice This project is to undertake scientific testing of a new (hand-held) soil coring tool against the existing soil coring approach (cores encased in plastic tubing) and the standard method of small pit excavation for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network. This project requires undertaking field sampling using the three methods across a range of soil types, and subsequent laboratory processing of samples to determine bulk density. The contractor will provide specified field observations and resulting data to Natural England in the form of spreadsheets and a brief written report. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation. Responses should be emailed to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and victoria.sloan@naturalengland.org.uk quoting reference "LTMNSOIL - SAMPLING METHOD COMPARISON" and "Final Submission", no later than 12:00 on 2nd December 2022. Clarification questions can be submitted by emailing the above addressed prior to 25th November 2022; noting that unless commercially sensitive, the question and response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b88b9d-998b-41e2-accc-b70422b5e84f | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £16,175 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NIAB. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 11 May 2023 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b88b9d-998b-41e2-accc-b70422b5e84f - 16 Nov 2022 at 16:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb5d413-2a75-49c2-935a-af7493bc7041 - 16 Nov 2022 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb5d413-2a75-49c2-935a-af7493bc7041 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b88b9d-998b-41e2-accc-b70422b5e84f 11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb5d413-2a75-49c2-935a-af7493bc7041 16th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d8f571c-e8cf-490d-961b-23663c5f8c58 Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4b7c85f9-1195-4993-84b8-9903601ea5d2 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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