RBGKEW1503 - Analysis of Fungicides in Soil Across England - Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme
Buyer: Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Awarded to Imperial College Projects Limited for £100,000.
- Published
- 10 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £100,000
- Place of performance
- UKC
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 033003-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-068065
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 90711300Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
Description
RBG Kew requires the provision of advanced analytical services to quantify fungicide residues in soil samples collected across England as part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme. The work will involve the analysis of approximately 590 soil samples sourced from a range of land-use types, including agricultural fields, pasture land, improved grassland, and adjacent habitats potentially exposed to pesticide runoff. Control sites with minimal exposure will also be included to provide baseline comparisons. • Sample preparation and extraction suitable for complex soil matrices. • High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analysis to identify fungicides, transformation products, and metabolites at trace levels. • Application of novel high-speed testing workflows and bespoke data analytics pipelines for accurate detection and interpretation of chemical residues. • Delivery of comprehensive data outputs, including presence/absence reporting, concentration estimates, and identification of transformation products, in formats compatible with RBG Kew's research requirements. • Implementation of robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) measures to ensure …
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Projects Limited | £100,000 | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 033003-2026 · 10 April 2026
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