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title: "Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562508"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
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# Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562508

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Scottish Canals, focusing on the "Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed" project aimed at developing management techniques for the invasive amphibious plant found in the Caledonian Canal, Inverness. This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise and is currently in the Award stage, having been valued at £250,000. The tender followed an open procurement method and involved a two-phased research and development approach. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd June 2019 and earlier tender periods ending on 13th May 2019. The project falls under the services category within the environmental management industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy, ecological research, and innovative technology development. Organisations that can offer scalable, practical solutions compliant with environmental regulations would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with experience in managing invasive species may find this a compelling opportunity to showcase their expertise and contribute to a high-profile environmental project.

## Notice

We are using the SBRI (pre-commercial procurement) process and contractual documents to procure the R&D services to develop the solution and this is a potentially two phased process.The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness.This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP.The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system.Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are using the SBRI (pre-commercial procurement) process and contractual documents to procure the R&D services to develop the solution and this is a potentially two phased process. The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness. This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP. The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system. Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment. The procurement will be undertaken in two phases. It is the intention that Phase 1 of the project will invite 4 teams (challenge solvers) to undertake a 8 month Proof of Concept stage (value 37.5k GBP per team). Depending on the outcome of Phase 1, this may be followed by a Phase 2 Prototype development and demonstration stage, 12-18 months duration, where 1-2 promising challenge solvers will be invited to develop their solution further with a further 150k GBP being available subject to continued funding and successful proof of concept.

Options: Invitation to Phase 2 subject to additional funding and project success.

Renewal: Invitation to Phase 2 subject to additional funding and project success and will require additional evidence and submissions from the contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359806 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; AUGMENTIAS MARITIME AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING; CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; ECUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359806
- 29 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349965
- 7 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336398

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336398&idx=3
  9th November 2018 - Additional photographs of the area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336398&idx=1
  7th November 2018 - Response form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336398&idx=2
  7th November 2018 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336398
  Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed - The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness. This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP. The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system. Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment. The procurement will be undertaken in two phases. It is the intention that Phase 1 of the project will invite 3 to 5 teams (challenge solvers) to undertake a 6 month Proof of Concept stage (value 30-50k GBP per team).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349965
  Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed - We are using the SBRI (pre-commercial procurement) process and contractual documents to procure the R&D services to develop the solution and this is a potentially two phased process.The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness.This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP.The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system.Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359806
  Innovation Challenge - New Zealand Pigmyweed - We are using the SBRI (pre-commercial procurement) process and contractual documents to procure the R&D services to develop the solution and this is a potentially two phased process.The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness.This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP.The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system.Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562508

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