Scope
Reference
C29672
Description
RSWT to develop an operational plan for predator eradication on the Isles of Scilly as a strategic compensatory measure funded by the Marine Recovery Fund. The plan will include planning, research and community engagement to progress the delivery of a predator reduction programme.
Contract 2. MRF - Accelerating Delivery of Predator Eradication on the Isles of Scilly
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,402,000 excluding VAT
- £1,676,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
This requirement is location specific, and a third party could not deliver the measure without the Duchy of Cornwall (Landowner) and RSWT (Land Manager) agreement, Defra do not consider it appropriate to tender for this project. The only route to market option is a direct contract award by single tender action to RSWT.
Supplier
Royal Society of Wildlife Trust
- Companies House: RC000558
The Kiln Waterside, Mather Road
NEWARK
NG24 1WT
United Kingdom
Email: jedwards@wildlifetrusts.org
Website: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. MRF - Accelerating Delivery of Predator Eradication on the Isles of Scilly
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jackie Hurley
Email: jackie.hurley@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government