Framework Contract for the Collection, Transport and Testing of Soil Samples for Various Physico-Chemical Parameters

Project Objectives

Deliver accredited laboratory analysis of soil samples for key physico-chemical properties, including nutrient levels, organic matter, salinity, pH, and texture, in line with ISO 17025 standards.

Generate timely and reliable test results that inform both regulatory reporting and advisory services within Malta’s agricultural sector.

Support AgriConnect and the Rural Affairs Department with data-driven insights that underpin sustainable fertiliser use and groundwater protection.

Strengthen Malta’s capacity to monitor soil health and nutrient management, contributing to improved policy implementation under the Nitrates Directive and national rural development strategies.