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title: "project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The South East"
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# project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The South East

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31379a2-4b55-46dd-a10b-e3e6094ba99d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Rapid Life Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS" project, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project focuses on preventing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in freshwater and coastal environments across the South East of England. The procurement is classified under research and development services, and the contract period extends from 13 February 2019 to 31 March 2020. The tender period closed on 26 October 2018, with a total contract value of £16,850.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development related to environmental conservation and invasive species management, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Businesses specialising in consultancy services that can facilitate behavioural changes among water resource users will be well positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms with a presence in the South East of England are likely to find this opportunity beneficial.

## 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. 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/950b5f15-c3be-47d8-a2fd-1d069fc314e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,850 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950b5f15-c3be-47d8-a2fd-1d069fc314e5
- 26 Sep 2018 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f176c0d-733a-4a92-ad57-a994baa2b390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950b5f15-c3be-47d8-a2fd-1d069fc314e5
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f176c0d-733a-4a92-ad57-a994baa2b390
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f0c569b-f35c-4d47-b3ac-dca326c517ad
  n/a

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