---
title: "PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots)

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a62

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling (2 Lots)." This project falls within the service industry category, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring. The procurement process involves planned engagement, with a milestone due by 12th March 2026, and further notices anticipated from 17th March 2026 onwards. The authority seeks to explore market insights for a two-lot contract covering Crop Sampling (Lot 1) and Environmental Sampling (Lot 2), with the contract period beginning on 1st May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2029.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and field sampling services. Eligible bidders can apply for one or both lots, making room for strategic partnerships or expansions into related areas. The procurement, valued at £276,000 gross, is suitable for SMEs, reflecting a design that accommodates smaller businesses. Enterprises involved in laboratory coordination, data reporting, and services complying with regulatory and quality standards would find this tender particularly advantageous, facilitating growth in operational and environmental monitoring services. These prospects allow businesses to strengthen their compliance with statutory requirements and broaden their operational reach in the UK.

## Notice

This PME seeks to explore the market insights for a two-lot contract covering Crop Sampling (Lot 1) and Environmental Sampling (Lot 2). Services include field sampling, laboratory coordination (where required), data reporting, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Bidders may apply for one or both lots. The contract will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant sampling services to support operational, environmental, and statutory monitoring requirements.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102686&TID=100107900&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016238-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016238-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016198-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016238-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016198-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102686&TID=100107900&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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