Scope
Reference
NE011225SSM
Description
This project is to analyse soil samples collected from a range of sites and time points by Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network using metabarcoding. The project will deliver raw and taxonomically assigned data on bacteria and fungi within the samples, along with meta-data and reporting sufficient to ensure analyses are fully repeatable. As the soil samples originate from a longer term monitoring programme this project should aim to produce data comparable with previous metabarcoding analyses, as detailed in the specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £49,500 excluding VAT
- £59,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 25 March 2026
- 2 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 December 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.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and victoria.sloan@naturalengland.org.uk by 5 pm on 15th December 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
Full details available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Request for Quotation - LTMN soils metabarcoding 2025 2026.pdf
RFQ
Order Form LTMN soils metabarcoding 2025 - 2026.docx
Order Form
Commerical Response Template - LTMN soils metabarcoding 2025 - 2026.docx
Commercial Response
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matthew Shepherd
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government