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Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27", focused on providing herbage trial services in North East Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is due to end on 22 February 2019. The total value of this contract is £159,000 GBP, with the contract expected to run from 29 April 2019 until 31 December 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in agricultural science, plant science, or related fields. Suppliers capable of managing and executing herbage trials aligned with the protocols set by UK National Authorities will find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience, hold necessary qualifications, and possess the required insurance coverage as stipulated in the selection criteria.

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Notice Title

Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27

Notice Description

Herbage trials for value cultivation and use in North East Scotland during 2019 to 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services to be provided are Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) involving the: - Management and execution of herbage trials, to be located in the North East of Scotland. [Scottish Ministers will define where these geographical areas will be located], in accordance with the appropriate protocols and procedures approved by the UK National Authorities at that time for herbage, which for the purpose of this contract are Italian Ryegrass, Hybrid Ryegrass, and Red Clover and any other species or species group specified by the National List Seeds Committee/UK National Authorities; and - Provision of data generated using the Excel workbook which is supplied by Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS), the National Authorities (Herbage Crops NL). Data may also be made available to the Scottish Grass Levy Scheme Committee for Recommended List purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570223
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355456
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
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
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2027 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
Mariela Fordyce
Contact Email
carole.edwards@gov.scot, mariela.fordyce@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442805, +44 1312447556

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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