Scope
Description
A contract to undertake 2 treatments of Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam across the identified redline boundary for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. The works will include some hand pulling of the Himalayan Balsam and spraying.
Treatment of the area has been undertaken in previous years. The aim is to eradicate (or at least limit) the invasive species within the scheme area before construction work begins.
Total value (estimated)
- £49,999 excluding VAT
- £59,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 May 2025 to 1 January 2026
- 7 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on 21/05/25.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on 21/05/25.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to owen.williams@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
13-02-24 - Oxford FAS invasive survey - 2020.pdf
13-02-24 - Oxford FAS Indicative Access to Invasive Species Treatment Areas.pdf
13-02-24 - Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme - Hazard Plan (edited).pdf
INNS 2025_LIT 63284 - Guided Buying_Commercial Response Basic.docx
INNS 2025_LIT 63303 - Guided Buying Request for Quote.docx
INNS 2025_Order Form EA Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Clean.docx
Contracting authority
Environment Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Owen Williams
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government