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title: "RBGKEW1503 - Analysis of Fungicides in Soil Across England - Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068065"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# RBGKEW1503 - Analysis of Fungicides in Soil Across England - Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068065

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew focused on "RBGKEW1503 - Analysis of Fungicides in Soil Across England - Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme." This initiative, situated in the United Kingdom, particularly addresses the environmental analysis industry. Commenced as a tender, the procurement has been completed and an award was made to Imperial College Projects Limited on 3rd December 2025. The contract runs from 8th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, focusing on the high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis of approximately 590 soil samples across various land-use types. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, being below the threshold without competition.

This tender opens avenues for businesses in environmental analytics, particularly SMEs equipped with advanced analytical capabilities. Companies involved in high-resolution testing and data processing services related to chemical residues could find immense potential in such contracts. With a contract value of £100,000, the focus on cutting-edge technologies and bespoke data analytics promises significant growth opportunities for businesses invested in environmental impact assessments and contributing to ecological research initiatives. Such projects align well with businesses adept at working with high-intensity testing methodologies and those providing specialised consultancy in ecosystem evaluations and pesticide impact studies.

## Notice

RBG Kew requires the provision of advanced analytical services to quantify fungicide residues in soil samples collected across England as part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme. The work will involve the analysis of approximately 590 soil samples sourced from a range of land-use types, including agricultural fields, pasture land, improved grassland, and adjacent habitats potentially exposed to pesticide runoff. Control sites with minimal exposure will also be included to provide baseline comparisons. * Sample preparation and extraction suitable for complex soil matrices. * High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analysis to identify fungicides, transformation products, and metabolites at trace levels. * Application of novel high-speed testing workflows and bespoke data analytics pipelines for accurate detection and interpretation of chemical residues. * Delivery of comprehensive data outputs, including presence/absence reporting, concentration estimates, and identification of transformation products, in formats compatible with RBG Kew's research requirements. * Implementation of robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) measures to ensure data integrity and reproducibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033003-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | KEW GREEN |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033003-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033003-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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