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Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use" is being conducted by the Scottish Government, a national authority based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services industry category and is currently in the active tender stage. The contract aims to provide agronomic trials from 30 June 2018 to 31 December 2023, with a total estimated value of £300,000. The submission deadline for bids is set for 10 May 2018, after which the award period will commence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in agricultural services, research, and consulting in agronomy. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and possess the necessary qualifications, such as expertise in trial procedures and knowledge of the Scottish agricultural landscape, will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows various suppliers, including both large companies and SMEs, to participate in bidding, thereby fostering a competitive environment for innovation and quality service delivery.

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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 2018 to 31 December 2023

Lot Information

LOT1 Winter Wheat and Spring Barley

Lot 1 Winter Wheat and Spring Barley.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

LOT2 Winter Barley and Spring Oats

Lot 2 Winter Barley and Spring Oats.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000535448
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322095
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,948 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Margaret Riddell
Contact Email
margaret.riddell@gov.scot, stephanie.evans@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420120, +44 1412425921

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SAC COMMERCIAL

SCOTTISH AGRONOMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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