---
title: "Biological control of invasive plants 2023/24"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132290"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-06-21"
---

# Biological control of invasive plants 2023/24

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132290

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for "Biological control of invasive plants 2023/24" to the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International. The procurement falls under the services category with a value of £67,000. The contract was signed on 9th June 2023. This opportunity can benefit businesses involved in environmental protection services, particularly those specializing in biocontrol trials and laboratory propagation of control agents.

The Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International has been appointed by the Welsh Government to carry out biocontrol activities targeting Himalayan Balsam and Crassula in Wales. The contract involves releasing control agents at various locations and monitoring the treatment effectiveness. The procurement process has reached the award stage, presenting a business opportunity for firms focusing on ecological services and invasive species management.

## Notice

Biocontrol trials on Himalayan Balsam and Crassula. Growing balsam material in biosecure laboratory using (quarantine) facilities. Propagating Crassula mites in biosecure laboratory using (quarantine) facilities. Release in the environment of Himalayan rust fungus and crassula mite at a number of identified sites across Wales, top-up release and site visits to monitor treatment. Report on works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132290 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOSCIENCE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 17:11 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132290

## Provenance

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