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title: "4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044f72"
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# 4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044f72

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement" project was led by Natural Resources Wales. The project falls under the services category in the industry classification of community action programme. The procurement stage was completed in South West Wales, specifically in the catchments of the Rivers Teifi, Tywi, and Cleddau, with the main objective being the establishment of local action groups to reduce Himalayan Balsam. The open procedure method was used, with a total contract value of £160,000 signed on 22nd December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental improvement works, grounds maintenance services, and community action programmes to participate. Suitable businesses would need to operate in South West Wales and have experience in managing volunteer programs, invasive species control, and project reporting. The cancellation of Lot 1 indicates potential future opportunities for businesses as similar projects may be re-tendered in the future. Businesses with a focus on environmental conservation and community engagement would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Establishment of Local Action Groups for the reduction of Himalayan Balsam on 3 river catchments

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 4 Rivers for LIFE project requires the support of Local Action Groups (LAGs) to reach its project objectives in the area of invasive non-nativespecies control in three river catchments; Afon Teifi, Afonydd Cleddau, and Afon Tywi. This commission is to establish a LAG across the three rivers, recruit and train volunteers, identify target areas, manage a Himalayan balsam control programme, and report on progress, with support from 4 Rivers for LIFE staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010849-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 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 | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST WALES RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010849-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:360744-2023:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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