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title: "Hylobius Abietis Innovation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553572"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-08-13"
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# Hylobius Abietis Innovation

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553572

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Forestry Commission, which seeks innovative solutions for the establishment of young forest trees, specifically aimed at mitigating damage caused by the Hylobius Abietis pest. The project, titled "Hylobius Abietis Innovation," falls under the services category and is classified within the forestry and environmental protection sectors. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the competition planned to open in mid-September 2018. This initiative is funded through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund, and interested parties are advised to register on the Innovate UK website for future updates and submissions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for technology and innovation-focused businesses, especially those with expertise in pest management and environmental protection. Companies that can offer innovative ideas or technological solutions to combat the impacts of Hylobius Abietis are well-positioned to compete for research funding, potentially amounting to £30,000. Up to five solutions may be awarded funding, encouraging collaboration among businesses and fostering growth within the forestry industry.

## Notice

We are seeking innovative ways to achieve cost effective establishment of young forest trees by reducing mortality from Hylobius Abietis damage. Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a mechanism which enables public sector bodies to connect with innovative ideas and technology businesses to provide innovative solutions to specific Public Sector challenges and needs. This project shall be funded through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund and will utilise the SBRI mechanism to find innovative solutions to this challenge. This PIN notice is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity to bid for research funding of up to 30,000 GBP. Through this competition up to five solutions may be awarded the funding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund FES are seeking innovative ways to achieve cost effective establishment of young forest trees by reducing mortality from Hylobius abietis damage. The pine weevil, Hylobius abietis, is present throughout the UK and, as an adult, is the most serious pest of young, newly planted trees on sites where conifers formed the preceding tree cover. This project will be led by FES partnered by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council. The overall programme will be delivered over two phases. This PIN notice is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity to bid for phase 1 of a potential 2-phase competition. A decision to proceed with phase 2 will depend on the outcomes from phase 1. Phase 1 involves research and development contracts being awarded to demonstrate technical feasibility of the proposed solution to the damage caused to young trees by the Hylobius abietis Pine Weevil.. FES intends to open the competition in mid September. All applications will be submitted through the Innovative UK website and will be for phase 1 of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327902 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77231200 - Forest pest control services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327902

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=11
  29th October 2018 - Registration Deadline Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=6
  23rd October 2018 - Application Information Day Presentation with notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=10
  23rd October 2018 - Application Information Day Presentation with notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=9
  23rd October 2018 - Collaboration and Partnership Working - Further Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=8
  23rd October 2018 - Q & A from the Supplier Information Day
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=7
  19th October 2018 - Integrated Pest Management Plan for Hylobius abietis
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=5
  13th September 2018 - Invitation to Tender Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=4
  13th September 2018 - Information about how to register to submit a bid for the contract opportunity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=3
  23rd August 2018 - Hylobius Innovation Challenge - presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=2
  15th August 2018 - Media Statement 13/08/18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327902&idx=1
  13th August 2018 - SBRI Frequently Asked Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327902
  Hylobius Abietis Innovation - We are seeking innovative ways to achieve cost effective establishment of young forest trees by reducing mortality from Hylobius Abietis damage. Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a mechanism which enables public sector bodies to connect with innovative ideas and technology businesses to provide innovative solutions to specific Public Sector challenges and needs. This project shall be funded through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund and will utilise the SBRI mechanism to find innovative solutions to this challenge. This PIN notice is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity to bid for research funding of up to 30,000 GBP. Through this competition up to five solutions may be awarded the funding.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.innovateuk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553572
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=553572

## Provenance

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