Award

Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Oct 2023 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) contracted CAB International for the project titled "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds" within the research consultancy services category. The procurement was carried out using a limited tender method without prior publication of a call for competition. Defra's eTendering Portal in London, UK, managed the procurement process. The award worth £600,000 was signed on 10th July 2023.

This opportunity, solely awarded to CAB International due to their unique expertise and facilities, aims to support the control of invasive non-native species in the UK. Businesses in the research consultancy services sector with a focus on biocontrol might find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their operations. The project enhances the country's environmental protection efforts, showcasing a strategic partnership between a national agency and a renowned supplier in the industry.

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Notice Information

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Procurement Information

CABI are currently unique in the UK in terms of its level of experience and reputation in weed biocontrol (with both arthropods and pathogens) and the necessary licensed facilities. There are no alternative providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040e02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAB INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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