Tender

Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the acquisition of specialised boats, specifically weed boats and amphibious weed harvesters. This initiative aims to enhance river maintenance operations across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions, with a tender period concluding on 28th January 2021. The contract will commence on 1st March 2021, lasting until 28th February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing and supplying specialised boats, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative solutions for environmental maintenance. Companies engaged in the production of aquatic equipment and those with expertise in waterway management are well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially boosting their business presence in a growing sector within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to appoint suppliers to the Framework for Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters. The Environment Agency uses a number of different types of weed cutting boats and harvesters for essential river maintenance. This maintenance includes managing floating weed, submerged plants, obstructions and other debris in our waterways, ditches and channels. The access and environmental issues requires maintenance to be undertaken using boats rather than construction type equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0409210c-dfd5-49a1-9297-63e6c6975c44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34521000 - Specialised boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 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
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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