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title: "project_23551 - Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North"
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# project_23551 - Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8a566e9-4656-4343-9989-7544ef6e0ccd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, with the title "project_23551 - Rapid Life Action C3.2 - Small-scale IAS removal projects in priority areas - the North." This initiative falls within the research and development services industry category and targets regions in the North of England, specifically the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed on 24th July 2018, with the contract period running from 9th August 2018 to 31st May 2020. The open procurement method was utilized, suitable for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs and voluntary community sector entities. The value of the contract is £12,206.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental management and ecological research, particularly those experienced in tackling invasive species. Companies offering consultancy services or project management expertise in environmental conservation, specifically within freshwater and coastal ecosystems, would find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. With the emphasis on innovative approaches to invasive species management, this contract could help expand a business's portfolio and foster collaborations in the conservation sector across various regions in England.

## 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 North 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/4ad45fa0-2409-4bc4-882b-466cb3a4a18d |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,206 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,206 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEES RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad45fa0-2409-4bc4-882b-466cb3a4a18d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad45fa0-2409-4bc4-882b-466cb3a4a18d
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/722874a2-0daa-4a51-8476-e837f7d362c8
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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