Tender

Treatment of Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

21 Feb 2024 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking services relating to contaminated soil for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. The tender, titled "Treatment of Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme," involves eradicating invasive species within the scheme area before construction work begins. The procurement method is a "limited" competitive quotation (below threshold), with the deadline for submissions set at 12:00 on 19/03/24. The contract period starts on 26/04/24 and ends on 01/01/25, based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services to contribute to the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply. Businesses with expertise in treating contaminated soil and invasive species removal are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is the buying organisation responsible for this contracting opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Treatment of Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

Notice Description

An 8-month contract to undertake 2 treatments of Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam across the identified redline boundary for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. The works will include some hand pulling of the Himalayan Balsam and spraying. Treatment of the area has been undertaken in previous years. The aim is to eradicate (or at least limit) the invasive species within the scheme area before construction work begins. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on 19/03/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5068bb0-7b44-4d95-8aa7-97dddd33c5eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e73b2-33bf-4bd4-9b2d-9f680064e5e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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