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title: "Supply of Liquid Bait for use in the Surveillance of Asian Hornets"
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# Supply of Liquid Bait for use in the Surveillance of Asian Hornets

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8039659e-9719-42b7-97be-fdce3fadcd01

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## Summary

Defra Group Commercial is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Liquid Bait for use in the Surveillance of Asian Hornets" under the industry category of pest-control services. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure, suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. The liquid bait required is specifically for trapping Yellow-Legged Hornets, with delivery to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, postal code YO41 1LZ. The key deadline for tender submissions is 20th February 2025, at 12:00 noon, and the contract period is set from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pest control and related services, particularly those capable of supplying Trappit Liquid Bait. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making it a viable opportunity for smaller and community-focused enterprises to expand their business and secure a long-term contract with a prominent government entity. The open procurement method ensures a fair and competitive process, making it an ideal chance for qualified suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and reliability in pest-control solutions.

## Notice

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. APHA require the supply and delivery of Trappit Liquid Bait (the Bait) for operational use by field staff, for trapping Yellow-Legged Hornets (YLH) to allow their nests to be located.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19537410-37e6-494e-8b8e-88f63f5813f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 |
| 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 GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19537410-37e6-494e-8b8e-88f63f5813f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19537410-37e6-494e-8b8e-88f63f5813f8
  30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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