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title: "Rapid Life Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS"
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# Rapid Life Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c750ac41-5aaa-4679-ba68-68cd297256b2

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Rapid Life Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS." This initiative falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, and is situated in the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period is open until 6th September 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 18th September 2018 and run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is also below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business portfolios within the agricultural services sector. Companies that specialize in behaviour change facilitation, environmental consulting, or water management services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they align closely with the objectives of the RAPID LIFE project aimed at preventing the introduction of invasive alien species in high-risk areas.

## Notice

Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of Novel IAS to "High Risk" Areas by Facilitating Positive Behaviour Change Amongst Water Asset Users (Action C.1.1- C1.3) to support the RAPID LIFE project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90da6a8-3d91-4e06-b6f1-245169d2ea20 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90da6a8-3d91-4e06-b6f1-245169d2ea20
- 13 Aug 2018 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90da6a8-3d91-4e06-b6f1-245169d2ea20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c90da6a8-3d91-4e06-b6f1-245169d2ea20
  13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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