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Implementation of Biological Control Measure at Royal Military Canal

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 17:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council awarded a contract titled "Implementation of Biological Control Measure at Royal Military Canal" within the environmental services category. This project focuses on controlling the invasive species floating pennywort (FPW) at the Royal Military Canal, located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is listed as "Award," and the contract was given through a direct procurement method. The contract period began on 1st August 2023 and will end on 31st July 2025, with a total value of GBP 30,000. The buyer, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, entrusted the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), which specialises in invasive species control, to undertake this project.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those focused on biodiversity conservation and invasive species management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the specialised nature of the services required. By participating in this kind of project, businesses can enhance their expertise and establish a foothold within the growing sector of environmental management, potentially opening doors to future projects and collaborations with regional authorities and other stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation of Biological Control Measure at Royal Military Canal

Notice Description

The Royal Military Canal is a designated ancient monument which is widely known for its rich biodiversity. This can sometimes be threatened by non-native invasive species, specifically, floating pennywort FPW (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides). FPW is a one of the most invasive aquatic weeds in the UK, having spread rapidly from garden ponds into the waterways. CABI is a UK based international, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organisation. CABI specialise in the control of invasive species and identified the weevil, Listronotus elongatus, as a FPW predator. DEFRA funded research began in 2011 and after a decade of safety testing and research, a South American weevil was approved for release in England to act as a natural pest control. The weevil was subsequently given ministerial approval for release in 2021 and a coordinated release strategy began during the summer of 2022 to trial the weevil at selected sites in England to try to establish populations. CABI is the sole distributor of this type of FPW biological control in the U.K. CABI have released on 13 sites since the approval and have 7 more sites planned for this year. The Environment Agency are very supportive of this project and are keen to monitor its progress over the next two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d86aad4b-8ed7-4965-b451-52d28ad3e221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33b491-689f-4fa6-bebe-19b54f4ec51d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOSCIENCE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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