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title: "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds"
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# Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80e4fc3d-d332-4c11-9687-910301acf563

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds" to CAB International. The procurement process was completed through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £600,000 and the contract period is from July 10, 2023, to June 28, 2026. The project is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research consultancy services to grow their operations. The contract awarded by DEFRA to CAB International offers a significant financial opportunity of £600,000 over a three-year contract period. Companies with expertise in biological control and supporting the management of invasive non-native species plants are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

Research to support the management of INNS plants, including biological control ('biocontrol'). This is a key element of the GB INNS Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05276028-6d9f-4534-96c9-f12af65932c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 28 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2023 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05276028-6d9f-4534-96c9-f12af65932c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05276028-6d9f-4534-96c9-f12af65932c7
  7th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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