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title: "project_23357 - RAPID LIFE - holistic management of Invasive Alien Species in freshwater"
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# project_23357 - RAPID LIFE - holistic management of Invasive Alien Species in freshwater

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15c2089c-4324-4f6d-8bd9-8c3d2446fcf9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a project titled "RAPID LIFE - holistic management of Invasive Alien Species in freshwater," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project, classified under the research services industry category, aims to manage invasive alien species across freshwater environments in England, specifically in the East of England and South West regions. The contract was awarded to Green by Nature Conservation for £40,000 and is set to run from 1st May 2018 until 15th March 2020. The tender was part of a direct procurement method featuring a single tender action below the threshold, with the award published on 1st July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental conservation, research, and ecosystem management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit from this project, as it requires expertise in managing invasive species and protecting biodiversity. Participating businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and reputation in the field of environmental sustainability.

## 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, two study regions have been prioritised, as shown in the maps at the end of this document: East of England South West 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/8bedb452-392c-49c9-b191-f74d98a1a1cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 15 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN BY NATURE CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bedb452-392c-49c9-b191-f74d98a1a1cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bedb452-392c-49c9-b191-f74d98a1a1cb
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf68608f-e8a0-4707-bdaf-8279d42b463b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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