--- title: "Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-02-29" --- # Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process, led by Natural England, involves the procurement of services for the "Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024" project. The project falls under the research laboratory services category and is located in Exeter, England. The tender, initiated through an open procedure below the threshold, has a contract period from September 4, 2023, to March 22, 2024, with a tender deadline of August 7, 2023. This tender opportunity by Natural England for laboratory analysis services presents potential growth opportunities for SMEs in the research laboratory services sector. Businesses capable of providing physico-chemical and biological soil analysis services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, James Hutton Limited, showcases the type of SMEs that can successfully secure contracts in this industry category from Natural England. ## Notice This project comprises laboratory analysis of soil samples collected from four of Natural England's Long Term Monitoring sites. Analyses required include a range of physico-chemical and biological soil parameters to enable interpretation of above and below-ground environmental changes and to indicate long-term changes in soil characteristics, functions and biodiversity. Owing to the long-term nature of the project, analyses are required to follow existing protocols (as detailed in the request for quotation). Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and keeley.spate@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 7th August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to the above email addresses. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9 | | 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 | 29 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 22 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,467 | | 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 | JAMES HUTTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 29 Feb 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9 - 2 Aug 2023 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2904962-fdd8-4f86-b8e7-7507c7a95cb1 - 24 Jul 2023 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2904962-fdd8-4f86-b8e7-7507c7a95cb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9 29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2904962-fdd8-4f86-b8e7-7507c7a95cb1 2nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33819f1c-b8ac-41b0-8127-3d0999a2eaa5 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f93cea98-035b-4610-ba6f-4b3badb1c080 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/914fc1c4-a867-46ed-831b-8e3d69ee7b00 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2643a7b8-ff4d-4e26-ab99-21abc2b2d749 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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