---
title: "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2018-05-22"
---

# Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The Midlands

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540.json)

## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting an open procurement process for the project titled "Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas. The Midlands". This initiative is focused on reducing the impact of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in freshwater, riparian, and coastal environments across five regions in England, particularly emphasising the Midlands. The tender was published on 22nd May 2018 and has a submission deadline of 18th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 25th June 2018 and run until 31st March 2020. This project falls under the main procurement category of services, specifically involving technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental consultancy, conservation, and management services. Companies with expertise in biodiversity, aquatic ecosystems, and IAS management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Participation in the RAPID LIFE initiative could enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation by demonstrating commitment to sustainability and ecological preservation.

## 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 Midlands 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/bef20cd7-e6a2-4a64-9414-043d29f658a1 |
| 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 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef20cd7-e6a2-4a64-9414-043d29f658a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef20cd7-e6a2-4a64-9414-043d29f658a1
  22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b62d300c-ea76-44d9-9489-38f68d058540.json.