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04 Apr 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has published a tender opportunity titled "Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032" for the provision of herbage trials in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 2nd May 2024. The contract value is £165,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh, and the tender is being conducted electronically.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural services or scientific research to provide herbage trials for the Scottish Government in North East Scotland. Interested companies must meet specific technical and economic criteria, such as insurance requirements and qualifications related to supply chain management. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2032, offering a long-term partnership opportunity for qualified service providers in the agricultural sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the Herbage Trials in North East Scotland is to obtain Scottish data for UK National List (NL) Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessments / Scottish Recommended List (RL) purposes, which includes the provision of advice to the Scottish Ministers. The UK National List (NL) system was established in 1973 when EU Directives dealing with the marketing of agricultural and vegetable seeds were implemented in domestic legislation. To be added to a National List a new variety needs to be distinct, stable and sufficiently uniform (DUS) and for agricultural crops, have satisfactory value for cultivation and use (VCU). The trials will be carried out 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502425
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

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


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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