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title: "Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Treatment"
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# Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Treatment

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21639a4e-8a16-4f78-8bbc-992100912c36

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed the tender process for the removal of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) across the borough. The project, titled "Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Treatment," falls under the industry category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, sought a specialist contractor or consultant to manage the eradication of species such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed, Floating Pennywort, and Himalayan Balsam. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7th October 2024 and the contract period beginning on 13th January 2025 and ending on 12th January 2030. The contract value awarded is £328,188.23.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscape protection and invasive species management. Companies with expertise in environmental conservation and the ability to provide long-term control and removal of invasive species would be well-suited to compete. The scope of the project encompasses a five-year period, providing sustained work and potential for future contracts related to environmental management within the region. The contract was awarded to Japanese Knotweed Ltd, an SME with relevant specialist knowledge and capacity, indicating the importance of niche expertise in winning such tenders.

## Notice

Services of a specialist contractor or appropriate consultant to undertake the boroughwide removal of Invasive and Non-Native Species (INNS). To provide INNS removal over a five-year period. The species captured within scope are Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica, Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum, Floating Pennywort Hydrocotyle ranunculoides and Himalayan Balsam Impatiens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3682ffb6-8a1b-4b99-88fd-079068f40eda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,188 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAPANESE KNOTWEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3682ffb6-8a1b-4b99-88fd-079068f40eda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3682ffb6-8a1b-4b99-88fd-079068f40eda
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a5eaea63-c96a-ef11-812f-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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