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title: "Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (South West)"
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# Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (South West)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3871f86a-6738-4424-af96-b95cf655d9ad

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## Summary

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is initiating a public procurement process titled "Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (South West)". This tender, falling under the environmental services industry category, aims to support the management of invasive alien species across five defined river catchment areas: East of England, North, Midlands, South East, and South West. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, which will close on 5th February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 12th February 2018 and conclude on 31st August 2018, with submission processes conducted via an open procurement method using an e-tendering system provided by Bravo Solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in aquatic and marine management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract aligns with their expertise in managing environmental challenges. Companies capable of producing comprehensive management plans that address the invasive species issue will find this opportunity valuable for business growth and enhancing their portfolio in public sector environmental services.

## Notice

Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) to support the RAPID LIFE project: Holistic Management of IAS Species in Freshwater Aquatic, Riparian and Coastal Ecosystems. For five regions, defined by River Catchment area, for: East of England North Midland South East, and South West Region. 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/52d407e4-4728-42a9-8f26-67d4d05df9e3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d407e4-4728-42a9-8f26-67d4d05df9e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d407e4-4728-42a9-8f26-67d4d05df9e3
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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