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title: "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South East"
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# Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South East

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db86ac60-0cc8-4cac-8002-2370a0f1ca4a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Demonstrate & Monitor Use of Biolog. Control Agents for High Priority IAS Weeds - South East" involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation. This contract pertains to the services industry, particularly focusing on solutions for invasive plant species, with a specific aim to combat Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam through biological control agents. The procurement method is limited, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract has been awarded for a period starting from 22 January 2018 to 31 May 2020. The procurement process was completed on 8 January 2018, and it is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in biological control and landscape management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract due to the project's emphasis on innovative ecological solutions. The relatively modest contract value of £11,600 makes it accessible for firms looking to establish themselves in public procurement, especially in niches related to invasive species management and ecological conservation.

## Notice

Three year trial of efficacy of using biological control methods for the eradication of invasive alien species. Namely Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Basalm 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/f9c5e4b5-ce3b-4ffa-81d1-f7c46bac9def |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,600 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDWAY VALLEY COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c5e4b5-ce3b-4ffa-81d1-f7c46bac9def

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9c5e4b5-ce3b-4ffa-81d1-f7c46bac9def
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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