Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison

Concepts

• natural england
• exeter
• research laboratory
• england
• existing soil coring approach
• standard method of small pit excavation
• method comparison
• field sampling
• range of soil types
• subsequent laboratory processing of samples

Location

Description

This project is to undertake scientific testing of a new (hand-held) soil coring tool against the existing soil coring approach (cores encased in plastic tubing) and the standard method of small pit excavation for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network. This project requires undertaking field sampling using the three methods across a range of soil types, and subsequent laboratory processing of samples to determine bulk density. The contractor will provide specified field observations and resulting data to Natural England in the form of spreadsheets and a brief written report.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 73111000 - Research laboratory services
• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation. Responses should be emailed to matthew.j.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk and victoria.sloan@naturalengland.org.uk quoting reference "LTMNSOIL - SAMPLING METHOD COMPARISON" and "Final Submission", no later than 12:00 on 2nd December 2022. Clarification questions can be submitted by emailing the above addressed prior to 25th November 2022; noting that unless commercially sensitive, the question and response will be circulated to all tenderers. Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network - Soil Sampling Method Comparison RFQ Request for Quotation - LTMN Soil Sampling Method Comparison 2022-2023.pdf LTMNSOIL Sampling Method Comparison - Standard Terms and Conditions_Redacted.pdf