Tender

Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Aug 2018 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project is categorised under research and development services, focusing on invasive alien species management in freshwater aquatic, riparian, and coastal environments in the South East of England. The open procurement method allows for participation until the tender period ends on 6th September 2018, with the contract commencing on 18th September 2018 and concluding on 1st May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the environmental and ecological sectors. Participating businesses can contribute to innovative IAS removal projects, which not only align with biodiversity conservation efforts but also enable companies to expand their portfolio in environmental services. With a focus on impactful conservation initiatives, firms engaged in consultancy, ecological research, or agricultural services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas

Notice Description

RAPID (Reducing And Preventing IAS Dispersal) LIFE is a three year project led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), with Natural England and Bristol Zoo as key partners, that will pilot an innovative approach to Invasive Alien Species (IAS) management in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. Globally, IAS are considered to be one of the most significant causes of biodiversity loss, second only to habitat destruction. RAPID LIFE will deliver a package of measures to reduce the impact and spread of IAS in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. It will help to conserve species protected under the Birds and Habitats Directives whilst assisting in compliance with the EU Regulation on IAS, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive. The status of Natura 2000 sites will also be and enhanced and protected. RAPID LIFE will work in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments in five regions across England. For this action we are focusing on the South East

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5e9f94-b3da-46c6-ba5f-5803b0c257e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2018 - 1 May 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW13 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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