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Open Access LandIS Portal

Awarded to Cranfield University

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)(buyer)

Published
Published 17 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 1 September 2025

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Overview

Defra awarded Cranfield University a contract valued at £14,184,518 to provide open access to the LandIS Portal, a platform hosting the National Soil Map, National Soil Inventory, and related soil attribute data. The work involves hosting and maintaining the platform while working towards reducing or removing licensing restrictions to expand access beyond current crown bodies to include charities, research institutions, and other public sector bodies.

Contracting authority

  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£14,184,518
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
No
Published
17 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Maintenance of information technology softwareEnvironmental information systems

Award outcome

Awarded value
£14,184,518
Award date
28 September 2025
Contract period
29 September 2025 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • Cranfield University

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    17 October 2025

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