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Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

DEFRA

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07 Aug 2023 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds" to CAB International. The procurement process was completed through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £600,000 and the contract period is from July 10, 2023, to June 28, 2026. The project is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research consultancy services to grow their operations. The contract awarded by DEFRA to CAB International offers a significant financial opportunity of £600,000 over a three-year contract period. Companies with expertise in biological control and supporting the management of invasive non-native species plants are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

Notice Description

Research to support the management of INNS plants, including biological control ('biocontrol'). This is a key element of the GB INNS Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80e4fc3d-d332-4c11-9687-910301acf563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05276028-6d9f-4534-96c9-f12af65932c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 28 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Lucy Coulson
Contact Email
lucy.coulson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAB INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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