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title: "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc9"
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# Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc9

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the contract titled "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds." This initiative falls under the research services category and is situated in the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 9th July 2021, valued at £372,070. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure with a direct award to CABI, the sole provider capable of executing this specialised research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ecological research, environmental management, and biocontrol technologies. Companies that specialise in innovative solutions for invasive species management, particularly those with capabilities in research and laboratory services, would be well-positioned to compete. The unique nature of this contract, which demands specialised expertise and established relationships, underscores the potential for growth in sectors focused on biodiversity and environmental conservation.

## Notice

Research to enable cost-effective, long-term and species-specific control of priority INNS plants, which cost Great Britain approximately PS2 billion a year by having significant impacts on biodiversity, infrastructure, flooding, the economy and safety.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to enable cost-effective, long-term and species-specific control of priority INNS plants, which cost Great Britain approximately PS2 billion a year by having significant impacts on biodiversity, infrastructure, flooding, the economy and safety.

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award contract based on the fact that only CABI can currently conduct this work in the UK. It is the sole holder of several plant health quarantine licences required to undertake this research and to use and/or release the necessary control agents. CABI is in a unique position to source and import agents from their native range due to well-established relationships with respective national counterparts and a proven track record of exportation supported by the necessary permits. It is the only research team in the UK with experience and knowhow to use these control agents, including maintaining cultures and mass-rearing. CABI has the specialist laboratory and facilities required to undertake this research. CABI is therefore currently unique in the UK in terms of its level of experience and reputation in weed biocontrol (with both arthropods and pathogens) and the necessary licensed facilities. CABI has secured a European patent in the name of the Secretary of State for the development of a mycoherbicide to target Mycosphaerella leafspot (a leafspot fungal disease); and is currently currently pursuing North American patents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018011-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £372,070 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| 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 | CABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018011-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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