--- title: "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-08-10" --- # Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d43d45f-ef86-450d-9f16-8ad318e6b9d3.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project is categorised under research and development services, focusing on invasive alien species management in freshwater aquatic, riparian, and coastal environments in the South East of England. The open procurement method allows for participation until the tender period ends on 6th September 2018, with the contract commencing on 18th September 2018 and concluding on 1st May 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the environmental and ecological sectors. Participating businesses can contribute to innovative IAS removal projects, which not only align with biodiversity conservation efforts but also enable companies to expand their portfolio in environmental services. With a focus on impactful conservation initiatives, firms engaged in consultancy, ecological research, or agricultural services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## 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 we are focusing on the South East ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5e9f94-b3da-46c6-ba5f-5803b0c257e5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 1 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | SW13 3JR | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2018 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5e9f94-b3da-46c6-ba5f-5803b0c257e5 - 9 Aug 2018 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5e9f94-b3da-46c6-ba5f-5803b0c257e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5e9f94-b3da-46c6-ba5f-5803b0c257e5 10th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9b41e6e-5b23-43ff-b2d7-01abfba44b1a n/a - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d6bc351-9ec8-4a0d-a559-fa0872b2b155 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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