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To assess the environmental risks associated with grass containing an endophytes, to develop a pre marketing environmental risk assessment. Considering the effects of a variety/s of grass seed containing different types of endophytes using a glasshouse and where appropriate field based trials. Grass currently marketed in the UK should be endophyte free. The aim is for SG to gain an understanding of how endophytes behave within the Scottish environment, and to highlight any risks to Scotland’s biodiversity that may arise from growing endophytes intentionally inoculated/bred with grass varieties in the UK. It will allow the SG, Defra and the DA’s to identify if the introduction of endophytes in grass seed might cause any concerns that will affect the standard testing of new varieties that takes place within the UK.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the James Hutton Institute | OSCR: SC041796 Companies House: SC374831 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Gen Comms Ltd (21 quarters) |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £99,823 initial term | 2 | the James Hutton Institute | complete |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £235,180,276 in 557 payments (over £25k) from Scottish Government, BEIS, DSIT, UKRI, DEFRA and 2 more public bodies (2016-04-20 to 2026-01-30). View full payment history →