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title: "project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The South East"
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# project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The South East

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15e152c4-ff9b-438e-bcf6-c1afaa99b290

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The South East" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services related to invasive alien species management in freshwater and coastal environments across the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £20,380, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 25th February 2019 to 31st March 2020. The tender application period closed on 26th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the environmental services and research sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to engage with this procurement. Firms with expertise in ecological management, consultancy services, and research and development related to invasive species would be particularly well-suited to compete, positioning themselves to contribute to a vital environmental initiative while potentially enhancing their business profiles within the public sector.

## 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. 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/a9082d0e-e66c-4edf-9b23-8ae32dbc070b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,380 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT 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

- 3 Jul 2019 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9082d0e-e66c-4edf-9b23-8ae32dbc070b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9082d0e-e66c-4edf-9b23-8ae32dbc070b
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5570f0e8-5c93-44d0-b244-a29ac8c09656
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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