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title: "Biocontrol of invasive non-native riparian weeds:"
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# Biocontrol of invasive non-native riparian weeds:

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d0dc7b2-7d9f-47d2-a606-d38487654725

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, pertains to the project titled "Biocontrol of invasive non-native riparian weeds." This contract falls under the category of research services, which is part of the broader environmental services industry. The procurement method used is limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 7th November 2017, with a value of £500,000, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020. Interested parties should note that the delivery area includes the United Kingdom and several British overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise in environmental research and management. Companies that specialise in biocontrol methods or have experience dealing with invasive species in riparian environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the innovative strategies required for the management of these non-native weeds could foster growth and expand service offerings within this niche sector.

## Notice

Biocontrol of invasive non-native riparian weeds: Japanese knotweed (JK); Himalayan balsam (HB); Floating pennywort (FP); and Australian swamp stonecrop (ASSC). Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69eb4cd-9e07-4d6c-a149-1a0e5f0b03c5 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CAB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2017 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69eb4cd-9e07-4d6c-a149-1a0e5f0b03c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69eb4cd-9e07-4d6c-a149-1a0e5f0b03c5
  16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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