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title: "CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed?"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592365"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed?

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592365

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in the CivTech 4 initiative, focusing on the project titled "CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland’s valuable supply tree seed?" This procurement falls under the services industry category, aimed at addressing the urgent need for tree planting in Scotland, as outlined in recent strategic documents such as the Forestry Strategy for Scotland and Climate Change action plan. The tender process has been classified as open and has reached the contract award stage, with a notable contract awarded to the supplier Voxsio for a total value of £200,000. The location for this procurement is Edinburgh, with key dates including a signed contract date of 28th February 2019 and a project deadline that reflects ongoing requirements to adapt to climate-related challenges.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative in technology and environmental solutions. Businesses skilled in developing technological applications, especially those related to sustainable practices and efficient resource use in forestry, would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The emphasis on leveraging technology to optimise Scotland’s limited tree seed supply suggests a growing market for providers of digital solutions and ecological consultancy services, fostering a pathway for collaboration in the Scottish Government's initiatives to combat climate emergencies.

## Notice

There is a very clear and urgent need for more trees to be planted in Scotland. This demand is well understood by the Scottish Government and is articulated in both the recently published Forestry Strategy for Scotland and the Climate Change action plan. Scotland was also the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency, and planting more trees is vital if we are to tackle that emergency head on. However, the urgent need to do so much and so quickly in order to respond to this emergency means that existing processes and supplies of high quality tree seed are under significant strain. We need to find new ways of approaching the problem, that don't use more manual labour and ideally less, and that make more efficient use of the supplies of seed that we have. How might we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable but limited tree seed supply? Please visit our wiki for all info on what is CivTech and how to get involved: https://civtech.atlassian.net

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see additional attachment for full description for this challenge. Note this is an outstanding contract award notice not a new opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420241 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £615,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOXSIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420241
- 25 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=11
  13th August 2019 - Answers to the questions raised on the Bidders Day held on 12 August 2019.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=10
  1st August 2019 - Question & Answer Attached
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=9
  1st August 2019 - Engagement Event Glasgow Tuesday 30th July 2019 Recorded link attached for reference.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=8
  29th July 2019 - Engagement Event Edinburgh Thursday 25th July 2019 Recorded link attached for reference.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=7
  29th July 2019 - Details on Site Visit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=1
  25th July 2019 - Challenge 11 - Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=2
  25th July 2019 - CivTech 4.0 Application Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=3
  25th July 2019 - CivTech 4.0 Grounds for Mandatory Exclusion Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=4
  25th July 2019 - CivTech 4.0 - Accelerator Stage Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=5
  25th July 2019 - CivTech 4.0 - Exploration Stage Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361379&idx=6
  25th July 2019 - CivTech 4.0 Scorecard
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361379
  CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed? - There is a very clear and urgent need for more trees to be planted in Scotland. This demand is well understood by the Scottish Government and is articulated in both the recently published Forestry Strategy for Scotland and the Climate Change action plan. Scotland was also the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency, and planting more trees is vital if we are to tackle that emergency head on. However, the urgent need to do so much and so quickly in order to respond to this emergency means that existing processes and supplies of high quality tree seed are under significant strain. We need to find new ways of approaching the problem, that don't use more manual labour and ideally less, and that make more efficient use of the supplies of seed that we have. How might we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable but limited tree seed supply? Please visit our wiki for all info on what is CivTech and how to get involved: https://civtech.atlassian.net
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420241
  CivTech 4 - C11 - How we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable supply tree seed? - There is a very clear and urgent need for more trees to be planted in Scotland. This demand is well understood by the Scottish Government and is articulated in both the recently published Forestry Strategy for Scotland and the Climate Change action plan. Scotland was also the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency, and planting more trees is vital if we are to tackle that emergency head on. However, the urgent need to do so much and so quickly in order to respond to this emergency means that existing processes and supplies of high quality tree seed are under significant strain. We need to find new ways of approaching the problem, that don't use more manual labour and ideally less, and that make more efficient use of the supplies of seed that we have. How might we use technology to make better use of Scotland's valuable but limited tree seed supply? Please visit our wiki for all info on what is CivTech and how to get involved: https://civtech.atlassian.net

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592365
- https://civtech.atlassian.net
- https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/C4/pages/1257111600/Challenge+11
- https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CIV/pages/45717443/How+to+apply
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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