--- title: "CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-04-30" --- # CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender titled "CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment." This procurement process falls under the services category and is aimed at evaluating the environmental safety of grass varieties containing different types of endophytes. The tender is active and submissions are due by 30 May 2019, with bid opening scheduled for the same day. Interested parties can submit their responses electronically, adhering to the guidelines provided on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in environmental research, agriculture, and biotechnology, particularly those focused on seed development and testing. Businesses that can offer expertise in ecological assessment or are engaged in studies related to plant-endophyte interactions would be well-placed to compete. The outcomes of this research could shape the future of grass seed production in Scotland, potentially leading to new market opportunities for successful bidders. ## Notice The aim of this research project is to consider the effects of a grass variety containing different types of endophytes to determine if it is safe for the Scottish environment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The project will consider the effects of a variety of grass seed containing different types of endophytes (intentionally containing endophytes) in the form of field or glasshouse trials. Grass varieties currently marketed in the UK should be endophyte free. The aim is for Scottish Government to gain a better understanding of how endophytes behave within the Scottish environment, and to highlight any health and safety concerns that may arise from growing endophytes associated with grass varieties in the UK. It will also allow the Scottish Government and other UK Governments to identify if the introduction of endophytes in grass seed may cause any concerns that will affect the standard testing of new varieties that takes place within the UK. From these two years of trials, an environmental risk assessment will be produced, outlining the indicators that need to be assessed during an assessment, and shape the requirements for future varieties of grass seed intentionally containing endophytes to meet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352854 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 3XD | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352854 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352854&idx=4 21st May 2019 - Q&A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352854&idx=1 30th April 2019 - ITT doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352854&idx=2 30th April 2019 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352854&idx=3 30th April 2019 - FAQ doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352854 CR/2018/26 - The Effects of Grass Seed Intentionally Containing Endophytes on the Environment - The aim of this research project is to consider the effects of a grass variety containing different types of endophytes to determine if it is safe for the Scottish environment. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582408 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=582408 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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