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title: "Long Term Monitoring Network Soil Samples Analysis"
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# Long Term Monitoring Network Soil Samples Analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e72a682c-3367-4ad0-ac13-88bdb767e13a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Long Term Monitoring Network Soil Samples Analysis" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and falls under the environmental services category. Located in London, England, this tender is currently at the active stage of the open procedure, with the tender period closing on 18th August 2020. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2020 and run until 15th March 2021. The procurement requires the processing, analysis, and reporting of soil samples, with fieldwork to be conducted between 23rd September and 13th October 2020 across multiple sites.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focused on soil analysis and reporting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender beneficial, as it allows for participation in a government contract that does not involve fieldwork, thus providing an accessible entry point for businesses in the analytical services market. Engaging in this tender could help companies expand their operations and enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract requires no fieldwork, and relates to sample processing, analysis and reporting of results only. Currently all sites where soils monitoring is required will have their fieldwork and sampling carried out by Natural England staff and volunteers. The samples to be analysed under this contract are those resulting from one year of soil monitoring activity, for samples that will be collected during autumn 2020. A total of 4 sites will be sampled during fieldwork that is planned to take place between 23rd September and 13th October 2020. Within each site, soil sampling and field assessments will be undertaken in five sampling plots first established in Autumn 2012. 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/a8871106-3868-4dd6-8606-a3bc01af48bd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2020 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8871106-3868-4dd6-8606-a3bc01af48bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8871106-3868-4dd6-8606-a3bc01af48bd
  27th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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