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title: "4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132306"
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# 4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132306

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement" tender. This tender falls under the services category and involves the establishment of Local Action Groups for reducing Himalayan Balsam in the catchments of Rivers Teifi, Tywi, and Cleddau in South West Wales. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 22nd December 2023, with a total value of £160,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in conservation-focused service provision within the environmental protection sector. Companies offering services related to invasive species control, volunteer engagement, and environmental management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has concluded, and the award has been granted to West Wales Rivers Trust for the provision of these services, marking a successful collaboration in achieving conservation objectives in Wales.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132306 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132306
- 12 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132306

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN440697
  4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement - Establishment of Local Action Groups for the reduction of Himalayan Balsam on 3 river catchments
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR473367
  4 Rivers for LIFE Invasive Non-Native Species Control Volunteer Engagement - Establishment of Local Action Groups for the reduction of Himalayan Balsam on 3 river catchments

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-132306
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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