Tender

OFAS Invasive Species Treatment 2025

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 08:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking proposals for the "OFAS Invasive Species Treatment 2025". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is part of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, aimed at managing invasive species like Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. The treatment will involve hand-pulling and spraying the targeted areas within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 12 midday on 21st May 2025. The estimated contract value is capped at £49,999. The process is being conducted under an open competition method, adhering to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in environmental services, particularly those offering weed-clearance services. Given the contract period from 31st May 2025 to 1st January 2026, businesses capable of delivering efficient and effective environmental management solutions stand to gain. Companies with experience in invasive species eradication and an established presence in or near the Oxfordshire area will find this project particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure further projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OFAS Invasive Species Treatment 2025

Notice Description

A 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016378-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Owen Williams
Contact Email
owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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