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title: "Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a570"
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# Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a570

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use under the Research and Experimental Development Services category. The contract covers Winter Wheat and Spring Barley trials for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028. The buyer, the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, initiated this tender using the legal basis scheme CELEX. The tender was conducted as an open procedure and is now in the award stage. Scottish Agronomy Ltd has been awarded the Winter Wheat and Spring Barley lot with a contract value of £170,000 signed on 17th May 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the research and experimental development services industry. Organisations involved in agronomic trials for cereals can benefit from engaging with the Scottish Government. The requirement includes community benefits such as employment support, up-skilling, and diversity initiatives, making it suitable for businesses committed to contributing to social and economic well-being. The procurement process offers a chance for SMEs and supported businesses to be part of the supply chain, enhancing local community involvement and business growth.

## Notice

Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028.

### Lot Information

Winter Barley and Spring Oats

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials 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. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 2 Winter Barley and Spring Oats. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

Winter Wheat and Spring Barley

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials 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. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 1 Winter Wheat and Spring Barley. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014052-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £321,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH AGRONOMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014052-2023
- 14 Feb 2023 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004466-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722026
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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