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title: "project_23357 - RAPID LIFE - Large-scale flagship projects to demonstrate effective management strategies and techniques for widespread IAS, East of England region."
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# project_23357 - RAPID LIFE - Large-scale flagship projects to demonstrate effective management strategies and techniques for widespread IAS, East of England region.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb9c55f-7c91-4528-b0a1-42508601481e

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the project titled "RAPID LIFE," which aims to implement large-scale management strategies for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the East of England region. The project is sponsored by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with an award value of £20,000. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 73110000 (Research services) and is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 30 June 2019 following a single tender action. The contract period extends from 1 May 2018 to 15 March 2020, encompassing delivery across various environments in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental management and research services, particularly those focusing on biodiversity conservation and the management of invasive species. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, leveraging their expertise in innovative ecological solutions to enhance the delivery of this project. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts related to environmental conservation and research in aquatic and coastal ecosystems should consider this opportunity.

## 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, two study regions have been prioritised, as shown in the maps at the end of this document: East of England South West 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/f4822bbd-5320-4abc-a31e-e9b4d8b32075 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 15 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2019 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4822bbd-5320-4abc-a31e-e9b4d8b32075

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4822bbd-5320-4abc-a31e-e9b4d8b32075
  30th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56f25004-da03-4b6c-90ab-4b014dd3085b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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