Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-3bbd-70d4-aeab-22ff68339c8e/soil-slurry-manure-analysis-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Soil & Slurry (Manure) Analysis Framework [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender This framework contract is to deliver soil and slurry/manure nutrient analysis in order to provide farmers and the Catchment Sensitive Farming project with soil condition and organic nutrient information. The successful contractor will be asked to analyse samples on a call-off basis. The successful contractor will be offered a two year framework contract with options to extend by 2 x 12 months. These results will be an advice and training tool for the Catchment Sensitive Farming project to inspire farmers to undertake voluntary action to help improve water quality, where agriculture has been identified as part of the issue. Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers (CSFOs) or Delivery Advisers (DAs) will collect the samples, as described within appendices 2, 3 and 6 of RB209, Defra’s Fertiliser Manual, 2010. These samples will be compiled and sent to the winning contractor in an efficient method as agreed at inception meeting. The laboratory will complete the suite of analyses required and email the results on a Catchment Sensitive Farming template to the CSFO or DA, plus other named contacts, whose details will be provided as and when a new contract is set up. The winning contractor will maintain a record of all of the soil and manure samples analysed (in an appropriate database or spreadsheet) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you’re already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at . The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Analysis services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cfba12c8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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