Planning

Hylobius Abietis Innovation

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

13 Aug 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Forestry Commission, which seeks innovative solutions for the establishment of young forest trees, specifically aimed at mitigating damage caused by the Hylobius Abietis pest. The project, titled "Hylobius Abietis Innovation," falls under the services category and is classified within the forestry and environmental protection sectors. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the competition planned to open in mid-September 2018. This initiative is funded through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund, and interested parties are advised to register on the Innovate UK website for future updates and submissions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for technology and innovation-focused businesses, especially those with expertise in pest management and environmental protection. Companies that can offer innovative ideas or technological solutions to combat the impacts of Hylobius Abietis are well-positioned to compete for research funding, potentially amounting to £30,000. Up to five solutions may be awarded funding, encouraging collaboration among businesses and fostering growth within the forestry industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hylobius Abietis Innovation

Notice Description

We are seeking innovative ways to achieve cost effective establishment of young forest trees by reducing mortality from Hylobius Abietis damage. Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a mechanism which enables public sector bodies to connect with innovative ideas and technology businesses to provide innovative solutions to specific Public Sector challenges and needs. This project shall be funded through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund and will utilise the SBRI mechanism to find innovative solutions to this challenge. This PIN notice is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity to bid for research funding of up to 30,000 GBP. Through this competition up to five solutions may be awarded the funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund FES are seeking innovative ways to achieve cost effective establishment of young forest trees by reducing mortality from Hylobius abietis damage. The pine weevil, Hylobius abietis, is present throughout the UK and, as an adult, is the most serious pest of young, newly planted trees on sites where conifers formed the preceding tree cover. This project will be led by FES partnered by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council. The overall programme will be delivered over two phases. This PIN notice is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity to bid for phase 1 of a potential 2-phase competition. A decision to proceed with phase 2 will depend on the outcomes from phase 1. Phase 1 involves research and development contracts being awarded to demonstrate technical feasibility of the proposed solution to the damage caused to young trees by the Hylobius abietis Pine Weevil.. FES intends to open the competition in mid September. All applications will be submitted through the Innovative UK website and will be for phase 1 of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553572
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327902
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

77231200 - Forest pest control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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