--- title: "Acquisition of Weed Harvesters and Amphibious Weed Harvesters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-12-07" --- # Acquisition of Weed Harvesters and Amphibious Weed Harvesters Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee1266f-5ebb-4dc0-a480-6268ef2140aa.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is initiating a public procurement process titled "Acquisition of Weed Harvesters and Amphibious Weed Harvesters". This procurement falls within the specialised boats industry category, aimed at supporting essential river maintenance. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a market engagement notice published on September 11, 2020, with an engagement end date of September 28, 2020. A supplier webex event is scheduled for December 8, 2020, to discuss further details and requirements, making it imperative for interested parties to confirm their attendance to the designated contact. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the marine equipment sector, particularly those experienced in providing specialized boats for environmental maintenance. Businesses that possess the capability to design and supply amphibious weed cutting vessels and are attuned to the unique operational requirements of aquatic environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can facilitate growth by enhancing service capabilities and expanding market reach in the public sector. ## Notice The Environment Agency uses a number of different types of weed cutting boats and harvesters for essential river maintenance. This maintenance includes managing floating weed, submerged plants, obstructions and other debris in our waterways, ditches and channels. The access and environmental issues requires maintenance to be undertaken using boats rather than construction type equipment. There are a number of amphibious weed cutting boats and weed harvesters required. It is expected that these vessels will be the priority for replacement during the term of the Contract, although there may be other requirements as workload demands. Additional information: Please note a supplier webex event is planned for 8th December 2020. Further information such as time and dial in details will be provided shortly. Please note the time for the event on 8th December will be 11:00am - 12:00am. Can you please confirm your attendance to the following email address: Christine.innes@defra.gov.uk Dial in details are as follows: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +44 20 3321 5273,,697521299# United Kingdom, London Phone Conference ID: 697 521 299# Find a local number | Reset PIN Hi, Please note the time has changed from 11:00am to 13:00pm Hi, Apologies there has been another change to tomorrow's supplier event. The event will now start at 10:00 until 12:00, the revised dial in details are as follows: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +44 20 3321 5273,,697521299# United Kingdom, London Phone Conference ID: 697 521 299# Find a local number | Reset PIN ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d37a3d-89eb-428a-aa74-c7ed0e9137ed | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34521000 - Specialised boats ## Release History - 7 Dec 2020 at 13:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d37a3d-89eb-428a-aa74-c7ed0e9137ed - 7 Dec 2020 at 11:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945ade10-32a8-4a6c-9f85-1822d0236859 - 4 Dec 2020 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a557aa-abb2-4ca4-a2e3-9b52f41501ef - 3 Dec 2020 at 13:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca37e26-0b07-4b65-aef2-57a020ab2748 - 30 Nov 2020 at 15:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48261d55-12a5-46cb-a54b-95350682f97e - 11 Sep 2020 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46125e8d-07e9-441d-9f62-a40f23b4dca9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d37a3d-89eb-428a-aa74-c7ed0e9137ed 7th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945ade10-32a8-4a6c-9f85-1822d0236859 7th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a557aa-abb2-4ca4-a2e3-9b52f41501ef 4th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca37e26-0b07-4b65-aef2-57a020ab2748 3rd December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48261d55-12a5-46cb-a54b-95350682f97e 30th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46125e8d-07e9-441d-9f62-a40f23b4dca9 11th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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