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Biological control of invasive plants 2024/25

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Jun 2025 at 11:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Welsh Government focused on the biological control of invasive plants for the 2024/25 period, particularly targeting Himalayan Balsam and Australian stone swampcrop. This contract falls under the industry category of environmental protection and is set in the United Kingdom, specifically addressing regional issues within Wales. The contract was awarded at the award and contract stage to Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience (CAB) International as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £69,000, commenced on 9th June 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. Key activities include mass rearing and release of biological control agents, monitoring of their populations, and assessment of climatic influences in Wales on rust fungi used in the trials. The procurement process is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in biocontrol and ecological assessments. Companies with a strong background in scientific research and capability in conducting environmental trials under controlled settings would be well-suited to engage with such opportunities. The awarding to a large supplier like CAB International illustrates the scale and complexity of the work involved, suggesting that businesses seeking growth could benefit by partnering with or providing niche services that support large-scale environmental projects. By participating in similar tenders, companies can expand their service offerings and establish credibility in the field of environmental protection and sustainable management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biological control of invasive plants 2024/25

Notice Description

Biocontrol trials on Himalayan Balsam and Australian stone swampcrop. Australian stone swampcrop (ASS) - mass rearing of ASS mites and 2 releases of mites at each of 3 sites during 24/25. Monitoring and assessment visits of mite populations at these sites. Mass rearing of mites for 2 releases at 1 site replicating in the field an integrated management lab experiment undertaken in 23/24. Monitoring and assessment visits of mite populations at this site. Himalayan balsam (HB) - production of sufficient rust inoculum for three releases in summer 24 at one site. Overwintering assessment visits. Susceptibility testing using two new strains of rust fungus on material collected in summer 2024. Propagation of HB plants in temperature controlled glasshouses under quarantine conditions using new strains. Investigation of climatic conditions in Wales and influence on rust persistence. Monitoring Report on all works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOSCIENCE (CAB) INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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