Scope
Description
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 physio-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).
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 6 March 2026
- 5 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and victoria.sloan@naturalengland.org.uk by 5 pm on 22nd August 2025.
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
See RfQ
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Request for Quotation - LTMN Soils Analysis 2025 - 2026.pdf
RfQ
Order Form LTMN Soils Analysis 2025 - 2026.docx
Contract Draft
Commerical Response Template - LTMN Soils analysis 2025 - 2026.docx
Commercial Response Template
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government