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title: "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South West"
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# Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South West

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35c4d657-bd07-4013-9f82-a9d75f95e3a7

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is procuring a contract titled "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South West." This initiative involves a three-year trial focusing on the efficacy of biological control methods for eradicating invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Plants" and includes additional classifications related to "Microbiological cultures." The contract value is £11,750, and the procurement method used is a limited tender, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period concluded on 8 January 2018, with the contract commencing on 22 January 2018 and running until 31 May 2020. The delivery will be focused in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in ecological services, particularly those specializing in invasive species management or biological control methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the nature of the services required. With the growing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, companies that have experience in ecological conservation and a demonstrated capacity for innovation in managing invasive species will find this procurement particularly relevant for enhancing their business prospects.

## Notice

Three year trial of efficacy of using biological control methods for the eradication of invasive alien species. Namely Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Basalm 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/c22f4c17-99c3-461d-8ae6-05c8451ae1d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,376 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,750 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22f4c17-99c3-461d-8ae6-05c8451ae1d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22f4c17-99c3-461d-8ae6-05c8451ae1d8
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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