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title: "Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (East of England Region)"
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# Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (East of England Region)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b305972-e3bc-4634-b1db-892362184150

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## Summary

The procurement process for producing Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans under the RAPID LIFE project is currently being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender aims to manage invasive alien species in freshwater, riparian, and coastal ecosystems across five regions in the UK, including the East of England, North, Midland, South East, and South West. The tender is part of an open procurement method and is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 5th February 2018, after which contract work is expected to commence on 12th February 2018, lasting until 31st August 2018. The primary industry category for this tender is environmental services and management, specifically focusing on aquatic marine services and plant-related activities. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, management, and ecological consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particular suitability in participating, especially those with expertise in invasive species management and aquatic ecosystems. By engaging in this project, companies can enhance their portfolio in sustainable environmental practices while contributing to vital ecological conservation efforts within the UK.

## Notice

Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) to support the RAPID LIFE project: Holistic Management of IAS Species in Freshwater Aquatic, Riparian and Coastal Ecosystems. For five regions, defined by River Catchment area, for: East of England North Midland South East, and South West Region. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6118aeb4-50e9-42e5-9f69-7bf1f05d658e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6118aeb4-50e9-42e5-9f69-7bf1f05d658e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6118aeb4-50e9-42e5-9f69-7bf1f05d658e
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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