---
title: "Basic analysis of soil samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a152"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Basic analysis of soil samples

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a152

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## Summary

Natural England has entered the award stage of a procurement process titled "Basic analysis of soil samples", which focuses on laboratory services including bulk density, ignition loss, total nitrogen and carbon, pH, as well as stone and water content analysis. This process has been carried out through an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract, valued at £31,245, commenced on 20th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026. The organisation is located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, and operates under the classification of central government public authority. The awarded supplier is JAMES HUTTON LIMITED, based in Dundee. Key procurement dates included tender submissions by 19th June 2026 and enquiry submissions by 11th June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in laboratory services. The nature of the contract favours companies with capabilities in analytical services and scientific research, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, JAMES HUTTON LIMITED. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in handling environmentally relevant analytical tasks for a central government body, potentially leading to further contract opportunities with public authorities.

## Notice

Basic analysis of 440 soil samples - bulk density, loss on ignition, total N and C, pH, stone and water content. Please see RFQ for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,245 |

## 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 | JAMES HUTTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 12:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047920-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068079-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047920-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16588
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16589
  Standard T&C
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16590
  Commercial Response Template

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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