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Research on Costs of INNs Impacts

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Jul 2025 at 17:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 18:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Research on Costs of INNs Impacts" was initiated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and involved the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as the procuring entity. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The geographical focus for activities is the UK, with both the buyer and procuring entities located in London. This procurement reached its award stage on 23 July 2025, with the contract period starting on 21 July 2025 and ending on 14 July 2026. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition under the light-touch regime, emphasizing open participation and innovation.

The contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, research and development, particularly those with expertise in invasive non-native species (INNS) and their economic impacts. Firms with a strong background in providing consultancy services to the public sector are exceptionally well-suited to compete and thrive. Given its open procurement method, the tender fosters fair competition, encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and similar organisations to participate. This framework offers significant growth potential, enabling businesses to establish or strengthen partnerships with central government bodies and expand their portfolio in environmental consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on Costs of INNs Impacts

Notice Description

1. Overview of Requirement 1.1 Background Invasive non-native species (INNS) are one of the top threats to global biodiversity, cost the British economy around PS2 billion a year, and can harm human health and interfere with our way of life. While terrestrial invasive non-native species are a serious issue, aquatic non-native species are particularly invasive and, once established, can be impossible to eradicate and extremely costly to manage. A 2016 report estimated the cost of INNS to the UK water industry as at least PS7.5 million per annum, a figure expected to rise as increasing numbers of invasive species arrive in the country. This report provided a series of recommended measures for water companies to reduce the impacts of INNS, covering prevention, management, control and eradication. Following this report, the water industry has implemented measures to limit future costs, maintain services, and help protect the environmen

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f6ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042528-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,581 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cambridge Environmental Consulting Limited

Further Information

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