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title: "Establishing Background Soils Concentrations"
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# Establishing Background Soils Concentrations

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d71dd9a2-fdb5-4a2e-afb1-4ab9450ab0bc

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has successfully concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "Establishing Background Soils Concentrations," aimed at providing geological and geophysical consultancy services. This project will lay the groundwork for an extensive investigation into PFAS concentrations across various land domains in England. The contract, valued at £74,789, has been awarded to the British Geological Survey. This tender was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 26th September 2025 and concludes on 2nd March 2026, with activities primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the geological and environmental consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in PFAS studies and soil analysis. While this specific tender is concluded, similar opportunities may arise as the Environment Agency continually seeks expertise in environmental research and data analysis. Businesses capable of executing detailed, region-specific sampling methodologies for environmental assessments may find future opportunities in similar tenders, as this is a burgeoning field essential for maintaining public and environmental health.

## Notice

This project aims to establish the foundation for a rolling, multi-year investigation, ultimately delivering a representative picture of PFAS baseline concentrations across England for various land domains- for example, rural, agricultural, and urban. To develop a standardised methodology for performing region specific sample studies of PFAS background concentrations in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38785144-4a84-4a7f-903c-c322a4a1fecd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,789 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38785144-4a84-4a7f-903c-c322a4a1fecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38785144-4a84-4a7f-903c-c322a4a1fecd
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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