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Research on Costs of INNs Impacts - DEM0011229

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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24 Jan 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has issued a tender titled "Research on Costs of INNs Impacts - DEM0011229," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). This project focuses on assessing the current and future costs of invasive non-native species (INNS) affecting the UK water industry and proposes measures for mitigating their impact. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21st February 2025, and the project is set to commence on 14th March 2025, concluding on 25th March 2026. The work will primarily be based in London, with the postal code SW1P 4DF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those adept at handling aquatic biosecurity and management of invasive species. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the open procurement method. Companies with expertise in cost assessment, environmental protection, and collaborative projects with water companies will find this tender a strategic opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their market presence in the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on Costs of INNs Impacts - DEM0011229

Notice Description

1. Overview of Requirement 1.1 Background Invasive non-native species (INNS) are one of the top threats to global biodiversity, cost the British economy around PS2 billion a year, and can harm human health and interfere with our way of life. While terrestrial invasive non-native species are a serious issue, aquatic non-native species are particularly invasive and, once established, can be impossible to eradicate and extremely costly to manage. A 2016 report estimated the cost of INNS to the UK water industry as at least PS7.5 million per annum, a figure expected to rise as increasing numbers of invasive species arrive in the country. This report provided a series of recommended measures for water companies to reduce the impacts of INNS, covering prevention, management, control and eradication. Following this report, the water industry has implemented measures to limit future costs, maintain services, and help protect the environment from INNS. Between 2017 and 2025, over PS1 million has been invested by a group of water companies to tackle aquatic INNS in England (PS450k invested by eight water companies between 2017 and 2020, and PS600k by nine water companies between 2020 and 2025). Delivery of this work programme is led by the GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS), overseen by the Aquatic Biosecurity Partnership, a steering group of contributing water companies and key Check, Clean, Dry partners who are supporting the project through their time and the activities of their organisation. To enable comparisons over time, and support future work in the next phase of the Aquatic Biosecurity Partnership, the partnership now requires: 1. Information on the current costs of INNS to the UK water industry. 2. Recommendations for measures to reduce the impact of INNS in the freshwater environment. 2. Scope of Requirements 2.1 The key objectives of the research are to: 1. Quantify the cost of INNS to UK water companies. 2. Identify and prioritise emerging INNS threats to UK water companies. 3. Assess progress made by water companies in England and Wales with recommendations made in the 2016 report. 4. Assess progress with collaborative working between water companies in this area. 5. Recommend the most effective measures for control of priority species.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7548d43c-39bd-4aeb-8978-beeeccdee8a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcb811c5-5779-4a37-99c7-baf6e5f96acd
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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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