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title: "Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d641"
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# Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d641

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involved the tender titled "Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025." This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory services within the public authority sector, specifically central government. The tender was an open competition, below the threshold, and related to service procurement methods. The contractual activities took place in London, with key submission deadlines on 21st November 2025 and a contract period from 29th November 2025 to 16th March 2026. The procurement stage culminated in the award being completed by 8th December 2025, with The James Hutton Institute identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory services such as soil sample analyses. The open competition format makes it accessible to a range of service providers, notably SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). By participating, businesses can engage in governmental contracts, thereby leveraging their specialised skills to enhance service delivery and extend their market reach. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive soil analysis services, focusing on metrics like bulk density and total nitrogen and carbon, would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

Basic analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2025 180 soil samples - bulk density, loss on ignition, Olsen P, total N and C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080408-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,472 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080408-2025
- 11 Nov 2025 at 09:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072609-2025
- 29 Oct 2025 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069382-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080408-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072609-2025
  11th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069382-2025
  29th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6785
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6786
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6787
  Commercial Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7645
  Clarification to Bidders Questions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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