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T25-085ENV Invasive Alien Species Assessment of DCSDC Green Spaces 2025

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 08:20

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has completed the procurement for the Invasive Alien Species Assessment of its green spaces, with Axion Solutions Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement process was conducted via an open competition method under the title "T25-085ENV Invasive Alien Species Assessment of DCSDC Green Spaces 2025". This tender falls under the environmental consultancy services category, specifically focusing on services related to environmental issues and geological consultancy. The contract period runs from 6th August 2025 to 1st November 2025, with the procurement stage now in the award phase as of 31st July 2025. The project is located in the UK, specifically under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy sector, especially those specializing in surveying, mapping, and analysis of invasive species. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector, much like Axion Solutions Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to contend for projects of similar nature. With a gross contract value of £11,580, this procurement demonstrates that there is demand for specialized environmental services and provides a platform for companies with expertise in geographic information system (GIS) mapping and species identification to expand their portfolio and showcase their capabilities. As demand for environmental and geophysical consultancy services continues to rise, businesses equipped with the relevant skills will find advantageous openings to engage with public sector bodies such as the Derry City and Strabane District Council.

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Notice Title

T25-085ENV Invasive Alien Species Assessment of DCSDC Green Spaces 2025

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Survey of Councils green spaces. DCSDC requires an Invasive Alien Species Assessment to be carried out for its green spaces, identifying the species, location and area (m2) of each stand of IAS, including GIS mapping. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£11,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
02871253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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