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We are using the SBRI (pre-commercial procurement) process and contractual documents to procure the R&D services to develop the solution and this is a potentially two phased process.The development of innovative management techniques to control the spread of a non-native invasive amphibious plant New Zealand Pigmyweed (NZP) (Crassula helmsii) on the Caledonian Canal, Inverness.This project is funded by Scottish Enterprise via the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund which seeks teams of innovators to develop new management techniques to control the spread of, and where possible eradicate, NZP.The plant is found growing on land and in the water in the canal system.Any solution needs to be practical, scalable and take account of environmental regulations and the wider ecology of the canal and its catchment.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AECOM | 01846493 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Augmentias Maritime and Offshore Engineering | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Centre for Ecology & Hydrology | 11314957 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ECUS | - | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £250,000 initial term | 5 | AECOM Augmentias Maritime and Offshore Engineering Centre for Ecology & Hydrology ECUS | complete |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £638,731,452 in 7,343 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Ministry of Defence, DEFRA, HMPPS, Department for Education and 35 more public bodies (2010-06-01 to 2026-06-26).