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CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed?

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in the CivTech 4 initiative, focusing on the project titled "CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland’s valuable supply tree seed?" This procurement falls under the services industry category, aimed at addressing the urgent need for tree planting in Scotland, as outlined in recent strategic documents such as the Forestry Strategy for Scotland and Climate Change action plan. The tender process has been classified as open and has reached the contract award stage, with a notable contract awarded to the supplier Voxsio for a total value of £200,000. The location for this procurement is Edinburgh, with key dates including a signed contract date of 28th February 2019 and a project deadline that reflects ongoing requirements to adapt to climate-related challenges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative in technology and environmental solutions. Businesses skilled in developing technological applications, especially those related to sustainable practices and efficient resource use in forestry, would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The emphasis on leveraging technology to optimise Scotland’s limited tree seed supply suggests a growing market for providers of digital solutions and ecological consultancy services, fostering a pathway for collaboration in the Scottish Government's initiatives to combat climate emergencies.

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Notice Title

CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed?

Notice Description

There is a very clear and urgent need for more trees to be planted in Scotland. This demand is well understood by the Scottish Government and is articulated in both the recently published Forestry Strategy for Scotland and the Climate Change action plan. Scotland was also the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency, and planting more trees is vital if we are to tackle that emergency head on. However, the urgent need to do so much and so quickly in order to respond to this emergency means that existing processes and supplies of high quality tree seed are under significant strain. We need to find new ways of approaching the problem, that don't use more manual labour and ideally less, and that make more efficient use of the supplies of seed that we have. How might we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable but limited tree seed supply? Please visit our wiki for all info on what is CivTech and how to get involved: https://civtech.atlassian.net

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see additional attachment for full description for this challenge. Note this is an outstanding contract award notice not a new opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592365
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420241
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Kenneth Martin, Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
kenneth.martin@gov.scot, maxine.mulen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444688, +44 1312445905

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOXSIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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