--- title: "Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-04-04" --- # Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has published a tender opportunity titled "Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032" for the provision of herbage trials in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 2nd May 2024. The contract value is £165,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Edinburgh, and the tender is being conducted electronically. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural services or scientific research to provide herbage trials for the Scottish Government in North East Scotland. Interested companies must meet specific technical and economic criteria, such as insurance requirements and qualifications related to supply chain management. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2032, offering a long-term partnership opportunity for qualified service providers in the agricultural sector. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the Herbage Trials in North East Scotland is 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. The UK National List (NL) system was established in 1973 when EU Directives dealing with the marketing of agricultural and vegetable seeds were implemented in domestic legislation. To be added to a National List a new variety needs to be distinct, stable and sufficiently uniform (DUS) and for agricultural crops, have satisfactory value for cultivation and use (VCU). The trials will be carried out 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502425 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | Lots value | £165,000 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502425 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502425 Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032 - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Herbage Trials for Value for Cultivation and Use in North East Scotland 2024-2032. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759282 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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