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

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97d90f42-62fd-4b31-aeb7-5d6dfe14331f

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, launching a tender for "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biological Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - Midlands". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically aimed at battling invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. The contract, valued at £11,666, was awarded on 22 January 2018, with the contract period extending until 31 May 2020. The tender was classified under the CPV code for plants and microbiological cultures, and it followed a limited procurement method, which allowed for direct awards without prior notice. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental management, ecological research, and biological control solutions. Organisations specialising in the management of invasive species or those with expertise in microbiological cultures would be particularly well-suited to pursue this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, indicating a commitment to inclusivity in the procurement process. The project not only supports environmental sustainability but also provides avenues for businesses to contribute to local biodiversity efforts in the Midlands region.

## 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/613084ba-cbdd-4a1a-b68d-2dd9c423d455 |
| 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 | £11,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,666 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |

## 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 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613084ba-cbdd-4a1a-b68d-2dd9c423d455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613084ba-cbdd-4a1a-b68d-2dd9c423d455
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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