Analysis of Soil Samples for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network 2026 - 2027
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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 1 pm on 1st September 2026. 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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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).
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Owing to the long-term nature of
Owing to the long-term nature of the project, analyses are required to follow existing protocols (as detailed in the request for quotation).
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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.
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