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title: "Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (Midlands)"
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# Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (Midlands)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96243b9a-cb80-4d47-805a-5ad7ef835728

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking proposals for the project titled "Produce Regional Invasive Alien Species Management Plans (Action A.5) RAPID LIFE (Midlands)." This initiative falls under the environmental services industry and targets five regions in the United Kingdom: East of England, North, Midlands, South East, and South West. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement method; submissions must be received by 5th February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 12th February 2018 and will run until 31st August 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental management and invasive species control, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in ecological services, aquatic management, and regional environmental strategies will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolios by contributing to the holistic management of invasive alien species within critical ecosystems across multiple regions.

## 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/2e0d6a48-8ca9-4b6a-a855-0c1985f1f49a |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (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 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0d6a48-8ca9-4b6a-a855-0c1985f1f49a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0d6a48-8ca9-4b6a-a855-0c1985f1f49a
  17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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