---
title: "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040e02"
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# Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040e02

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) contracted CAB International for the project titled "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds" within the research consultancy services category. The procurement was carried out using a limited tender method without prior publication of a call for competition. Defra's eTendering Portal in London, UK, managed the procurement process. The award worth £600,000 was signed on 10th July 2023.

This opportunity, solely awarded to CAB International due to their unique expertise and facilities, aims to support the control of invasive non-native species in the UK. Businesses in the research consultancy services sector with a focus on biocontrol might find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their operations. The project enhances the country's environmental protection efforts, showcasing a strategic partnership between a national agency and a renowned supplier in the industry.

## Notice

Research to support the management of INNS plants, including biological control ('biocontrol'). This is a key element of the GB INNS Strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to support the management of INNS plants, including biological control ('biocontrol'). This is a key element of the GB INNS Strategy

### Procurement Information

CABI are 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. There are no alternative providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2023 |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2023 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cabi.org
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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