# Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2023 - 2024

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: James Hutton Limited
- Award value: £22,467
- Tender value: £27,000
- Award date: 31 August 2023
- Published: 29 February 2024
- Contract start: 4 September 2023
- Contract end: 22 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9-727694
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edb5878b-767f-491e-939f-336c3d220e88

## 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 physico-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 \(as detailed in the request for quotation\)\. Additional information: 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 keeley\.spate@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 5pm on Monday 7th August 2023\. 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9dd577-db79-49c7-a590-ca69ba2b93b9-727694)