---
title: "Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570223"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-05-29"
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# Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570223

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27", focused on providing herbage trial services in North East Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is due to end on 22 February 2019. The total value of this contract is £159,000 GBP, with the contract expected to run from 29 April 2019 until 31 December 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in agricultural science, plant science, or related fields. Suppliers capable of managing and executing herbage trials aligned with the protocols set by UK National Authorities will find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract is suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience, hold necessary qualifications, and possess the required insurance coverage as stipulated in the selection criteria.

## Notice

Herbage trials for value cultivation and use in North East Scotland during 2019 to 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services to be provided are Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) involving the: - Management and execution of herbage trials, to be located in the North East of Scotland. [Scottish Ministers will define where these geographical areas will be located], 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; and - Provision of data generated using the Excel workbook which is supplied by Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS), the National Authorities (Herbage Crops NL). Data may also be made available to the Scottish Grass Levy Scheme Committee for Recommended List purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355456 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,000 |
| Lots value | £159,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,170 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355456
- 16 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342173

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342173
  Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27 - Herbage trials for value cultivation and use in North East Scotland during 2019 to 2027.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355456
  Herbage Trials for Value Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2019-27 - Herbage trials for value cultivation and use in North East Scotland during 2019 to 2027.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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