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Pevensey Levels Floating Pennywort Control 2017-18

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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08 Aug 2017 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Pevensey Levels Floating Pennywort Control 2017-18" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement, classified under weed-clearance services, focuses on eradicating floating Pennywort from the Pevensey Levels wetlands. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 8th August 2017, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2017 and running until 31st March 2018. The total contract value is approximately £29,166, and it follows an open procurement method, ensuring accessibility for all potential bidders.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those involved in weed clearance or aquatic marine services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, particularly if they are experienced in delivering similar ecological projects. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth by facilitating connections within the public sector and expanding service capabilities in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pevensey Levels Floating Pennywort Control 2017-18

Notice Description

The overall aim and objective of the contract is to control and eradicate floating Pennywort from the Pevensey Levels wetlands. This will include the following: a) By removing biomass mechanically in the late summer (i.e. August onwards) using a sieve bucket. This needs to be done carefully in order to ensure that the maximum plant material is removed and placed safely at least 3 metres from the ditch edge. b) Any residual infestation will be sprayed twice with Glyphosate with Topfilm using a specification provided by the Environment Agency. No substitutes can be used immediately after mechanical control and 4 and 6 weeks after mechanical clearance. Spraying should only be done where necessary and may not be undertaken on organic land. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec447d3e-3214-45e6-8291-937f5eade3ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750a6fa9-ea7e-4062-82a3-6afe8d59b582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

90700000 - Environmental services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A M H

Further Information

Notice Documents

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