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title: "project_23551 - Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North"
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# project_23551 - Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03137a77-4b94-41ed-82cd-3110549ead38

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation for the project titled "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North". This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing on managing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in freshwater ecosystems across various regions in England, specifically in the North. The tender is currently complete, having been awarded on 24 July 2018, with a contract period beginning on 9 August 2018 and concluding on 31 May 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 18 June 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those involved in ecological management and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in invasive species management or related consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a company’s portfolio but also contributes to biodiversity conservation efforts across critical environments in the UK.

## Notice

RAPID (Reducing And Preventing IAS Dispersal) LIFE is a three year project led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), with Natural England and Bristol Zoo as key partners, that will pilot an innovative approach to Invasive Alien Species (IAS) management in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. Globally, IAS are considered to be one of the most significant causes of biodiversity loss, second only to habitat destruction. RAPID LIFE will deliver a package of measures to reduce the impact and spread of IAS in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. It will help to conserve species protected under the Birds and Habitats Directives whilst assisting in compliance with the EU Regulation on IAS, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive. The status of Natura 2000 sites will also be and enhanced and protected. RAPID LIFE will work in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments in five regions across England. For this action we are focusing on the South East Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c16ad5-2be1-442a-b9c7-d9305a3fecb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,661 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,661 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c16ad5-2be1-442a-b9c7-d9305a3fecb2
- 1 Jul 2019 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c16ad5-2be1-442a-b9c7-d9305a3fecb2
- 22 May 2018 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0575c8fd-bdeb-49e3-a8ec-e8a5be99946b
- 22 May 2018 at 12:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0575c8fd-bdeb-49e3-a8ec-e8a5be99946b
- 22 May 2018 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0575c8fd-bdeb-49e3-a8ec-e8a5be99946b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c16ad5-2be1-442a-b9c7-d9305a3fecb2
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0575c8fd-bdeb-49e3-a8ec-e8a5be99946b
  22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40b150e6-b60a-4de1-83e4-7a6c0d4b53d0
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a5ff5dd-8ef8-4d8a-8583-f23ee4db2276
  n/a

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