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title: "Fenns Life Project - Scrub Clearance C4 NE - Fenns and Whixall NNR, Shropshi"
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# Fenns Life Project - Scrub Clearance C4 NE - Fenns and Whixall NNR, Shropshi

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5ebf26b-fbec-48b7-9b39-1b5a12833603

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Fenns Life Project, specifically concerning scrub clearance at Fenns and Whixall National Nature Reserve in Shropshire. The contracting authority, Defra Network eTendering Portal, utilised an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 9 January 2018. The total contract value was £40,000, and the contract period commenced on 1 February 2018 and concludes on 31 March 2018. The service falls under the industry category of weed-clearance services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on environmental management and conservation, particularly those specialising in vegetation management or similar services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically highlighted as suitable candidates to engage in this tender. Businesses well-equipped to demonstrate expertise in ecological restoration or habitat management would be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

## Notice

Fenns Life Project - Scrub Clearance C4 NE - Fenns and Whixall NNR, Shropshire 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/963f5a58-595e-4a9d-9037-30ed9128a276 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDBANKS CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2018 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963f5a58-595e-4a9d-9037-30ed9128a276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/963f5a58-595e-4a9d-9037-30ed9128a276
  20th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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