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title: "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The South East"
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# Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The South East

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-991bf296-405b-4987-b89d-f4de1ee112e5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The South East" is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The tender is focused on services in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy industry. Procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18 June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 25 June 2018 and conclude by 31 March 2020, and it will be executed across the South East of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, consultancy, and related research and development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly suitable, as it aims to address invasive alien species management in sensitive ecosystems. Companies that specialise in biodiversity conservation, ecological management, and aquatic environmental services should consider competing for this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

RAPID (Reducing And Preventing IAS Dispersal) LIFE is a three year project led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), with Natural England and Bristol Zoo as key partners, that will pilot an innovative approach to Invasive Alien Species (IAS) management in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. Globally, IAS are considered to be one of the most significant causes of biodiversity loss, second only to habitat destruction. RAPID LIFE will deliver a package of measures to reduce the impact and spread of IAS in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. It will help to conserve species protected under the Birds and Habitats Directives whilst assisting in compliance with the EU Regulation on IAS, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive. The status of Natura 2000 sites will also be and enhanced and protected. RAPID LIFE will work in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments in five regions across England. For this action we are focusing on the South East 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/189ef5e6-9fcc-4643-835c-aa431a4a4e60 |
| 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 | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189ef5e6-9fcc-4643-835c-aa431a4a4e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189ef5e6-9fcc-4643-835c-aa431a4a4e60
  22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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