# Treatment of Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Published: 21 February 2024
- Planned start: 26 April 2024
- Planned end: 1 January 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ee8e73b2-33bf-4bd4-9b2d-9f680064e5e3-725457
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5068bb0-7b44-4d95-8aa7-97dddd33c5eb

## Description

An 8-month 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\. Additional information: 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 19/03/24\. 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e73b2-33bf-4bd4-9b2d-9f680064e5e3-725457)