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title: "River Cole Removal of Invasive Species - Main Contractor"
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# River Cole Removal of Invasive Species - Main Contractor

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76edadcc-9c83-43ed-8fdb-f05b3508483b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a main contractor for the River Cole Removal of Invasive Species project. This procurement falls under the industry category of Excavating and earthmoving work. The contract value is £60,000, and the tender deadline is set for 15th December 2022. The project's contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st May 2023, with a focus on removing and disposing of Himalayan Balsam. The buying organisation is The University of Birmingham located in Birmingham, England, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in excavating and earthmoving work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to bid for this contract. By successfully winning this tender, businesses can contribute to environmental conservation efforts by removing invasive species and enhancing the ecological balance of the River Cole area. The University of Birmingham, as the contracting authority, aims to work collaboratively with capable contractors to achieve the project's objectives within the specified timeframe.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for looking for Main Contractor on River Cole Removal of Invasive Species The Birmingham City Council has undertaken an Invasive Species Report detailing the invasive species in the project area and where they are found, which is used as the foundation for invasive species removal planning. Following from this initial Invasive Species Report by the Birmingham City Council, three invasive species were found in this project area: * Himalayan Balsam * Japanese Knotweed * Giant Hogweed However, this piece of work will focus solely on the removal and disposal of Himalayan Balsam Please see documents published on In-Tend, for the full specification Please see link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258cfd4b-a838-47b3-ae8c-3a190053b52b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,900 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECO CONTROL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258cfd4b-a838-47b3-ae8c-3a190053b52b
- 16 Nov 2022 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fd9c58-0681-4fdb-bb2c-a228195b9642

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258cfd4b-a838-47b3-ae8c-3a190053b52b
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fd9c58-0681-4fdb-bb2c-a228195b9642
  16th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bham.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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