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title: "Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters"
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# Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aa83236-5ab7-4ef8-ac45-c3e42e9db9f3

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the acquisition of specialised boats, specifically weed boats and amphibious weed harvesters. This initiative aims to enhance river maintenance operations across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions, with a tender period concluding on 28th January 2021. The contract will commence on 1st March 2021, lasting until 28th February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing and supplying specialised boats, particularly SMEs that can provide innovative solutions for environmental maintenance. Companies engaged in the production of aquatic equipment and those with expertise in waterway management are well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially boosting their business presence in a growing sector within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to appoint suppliers to the Framework for Acquisition of Weed Boats and Amphibious Weed Harvesters. The Environment Agency uses a number of different types of weed cutting boats and harvesters for essential river maintenance. This maintenance includes managing floating weed, submerged plants, obstructions and other debris in our waterways, ditches and channels. The access and environmental issues requires maintenance to be undertaken using boats rather than construction type equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0409210c-dfd5-49a1-9297-63e6c6975c44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0409210c-dfd5-49a1-9297-63e6c6975c44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0409210c-dfd5-49a1-9297-63e6c6975c44
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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