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MRF - Accelerating Delivery of Predator Eradication on the Isles of Scilly

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jackie Hurley

Contact Email: jackie.hurley@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
1402000.0 GBP
Published
29 Sep 2025, 18:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Royal Society of Wildlife Trust
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: MRF - Accelerating Delivery of Predator Eradication on the Isles of Scilly

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