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title: "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - East"
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# Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - East

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960945ee-6e26-4d08-9b63-928567c3625f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - East". This initiative focuses on the ecological industry, specifically in biological control methods to combat invasive alien species like Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2018, with a total value of £11,675. The contract period extends until 31 May 2020, and the procurement method used was a limited approach, which does not involve prior publication of a contract notice. The project's delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 8 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations within the ecological sector, particularly those specialising in biological control solutions and environmental services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they can provide innovative approaches tailored to the specified needs of the procurement. The successful execution of this contract could lead to further opportunities within the growing market for sustainable environmental management solutions.

## Notice

Three year trial of efficacy of using biological control methods for the eradication of invasive alien species. Namely Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Basalm 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/6a49201b-eb8c-49c3-95c4-cc2028956e79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,675 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK COUNTRY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a49201b-eb8c-49c3-95c4-cc2028956e79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a49201b-eb8c-49c3-95c4-cc2028956e79
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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