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PME for Crop Sampling and Environmental Sampling ( 2 Lots)

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority has announced plans to buy environmental work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £230,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This PME seeks to explore the market insights for a two-lot contract covering Crop Sampling (Lot 1) and Environmental Sampling (Lot 2). Services include field sampling, laboratory coordination (where required), data reporting, and compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Bidders may apply for one or both lots. The contract will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant sampling services to support operational, environmental, and statutory monitoring requirements.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016198-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016238-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

145

Awards

71

Suppliers it has used most for environmental

  • RCD Lockinge Ltd1 contract

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From notice 016198-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 February 2026, last updated 23 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.