Tender

CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

30 Apr 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender titled "CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment." This procurement process falls under the services category and is aimed at evaluating the environmental safety of grass varieties containing different types of endophytes. The tender is active and submissions are due by 30 May 2019, with bid opening scheduled for the same day. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically, adhering to the guidelines provided on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in environmental research, agriculture, and biotechnology, particularly those focused on seed development and testing. Businesses that can offer expertise in ecological assessment or are engaged in studies related to plant-endophyte interactions would be well-placed to compete. The outcomes of this research could shape the future of grass seed production in Scotland, potentially leading to new market opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment

Notice Description

The aim of this research project is to consider the effects of a grass variety containing different types of endophytes to determine if it is safe for the Scottish environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project will consider the effects of a variety of grass seed containing different types of endophytes (intentionally containing endophytes) in the form of field or glasshouse trials. Grass varieties currently marketed in the UK should be endophyte free. The aim is for Scottish Government to gain a better understanding of how endophytes behave within the Scottish environment, and to highlight any health and safety concerns that may arise from growing endophytes associated with grass varieties in the UK. It will also allow the Scottish Government and other UK Governments to identify if the introduction of endophytes in grass seed may cause any concerns that will affect the standard testing of new varieties that takes place within the UK. From these two years of trials, an environmental risk assessment will be produced, outlining the indicators that need to be assessed during an assessment, and shape the requirements for future varieties of grass seed intentionally containing endophytes to meet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352854
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bridget.mcgee@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312449824

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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