Award

Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2023 at 12:22

Tender

14 Feb 2023 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use under the Research and Experimental Development Services category. The contract covers Winter Wheat and Spring Barley trials for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028. The buyer, the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, initiated this tender using the legal basis scheme CELEX. The tender was conducted as an open procedure and is now in the award stage. Scottish Agronomy Ltd has been awarded the Winter Wheat and Spring Barley lot with a contract value of £170,000 signed on 17th May 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the research and experimental development services industry. Organisations involved in agronomic trials for cereals can benefit from engaging with the Scottish Government. The requirement includes community benefits such as employment support, up-skilling, and diversity initiatives, making it suitable for businesses committed to contributing to social and economic well-being. The procurement process offers a chance for SMEs and supported businesses to be part of the supply chain, enhancing local community involvement and business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use

Notice Description

Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028.

Lot Information

Winter Barley and Spring Oats

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials to obtain Scottish data for UK National List (NL) Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessments / Scottish Recommended List (RL) purposes, which includes the provision of advice to the Scottish Ministers. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 2 Winter Barley and Spring Oats. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

Winter Wheat and Spring Barley

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials to obtain Scottish data for UK National List (NL) Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessments / Scottish Recommended List (RL) purposes, which includes the provision of advice to the Scottish Ministers. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 1 Winter Wheat and Spring Barley. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a570
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014052-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£321,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Laura Vivian
Contact Email
laura.vivian@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH AGRONOMY

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