---
title: "Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722026"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-17"
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# Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722026

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of agronomic trials to Scottish Agronomy Ltd. The contract titled "Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use" falls under the services category and involves Winter Wheat, Spring Barley, Winter Barley, and Spring Oats trials. The trials will run from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028. The procurement stage is complete, and the total contract value is £321,000. The Scottish Government is located in Glasgow and can be contacted at marc.jones@gov.scot.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the agriculture or research sectors. Companies specializing in agronomic trials, particularly involving cereals like wheat and barley, would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves community benefits such as employment support, up-skilling initiatives, and promoting diversity within the workforce. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified economic and technical criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028.

### Lot Information

Winter Barley and Spring Oats

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials to obtain Scottish data for UK National List (NL) Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessments / Scottish Recommended List (RL) purposes, which includes the provision of advice to the Scottish Ministers. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 2 Winter Barley and Spring Oats. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

Winter Wheat and Spring Barley

Scottish Ministers wish to contract for the provision of agronomic trials to obtain Scottish data for UK National List (NL) Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessments / Scottish Recommended List (RL) purposes, which includes the provision of advice to the Scottish Ministers. Five cereal trials are required for wheat, barley and oats, divided into two Lots. Lot 1 Winter Wheat and Spring Barley. This ITT is divided into 2 Lots. Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478679 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £321,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH AGRONOMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478679
- 14 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471182

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471182
  Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use - Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478679
  Provision of Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use - Agronomic Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use for the period 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2028.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722026
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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