Prior Information Notice (PIN) – Agricultural and Farm Services The University of Edinburgh
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What this is
The University of Edinburgh is seeking expressions of interest from experienced agricultural service providers to deliver a range of farm services across its University Farms, including silage cutting, sowing, fertiliser application, ploughing, and hedge trimming. Providers must have strong local knowledge and the ability to mobilise at short notice. This PIN is for market engagement only; estimated value is GBP 100,000. Contract notice anticipated 18 May 2026.
Key points
- PIN only — market engagement to inform procurement strategy; contract notice anticipated 18 May 2026
- Estimated value GBP 100,000; services include silage, drilling, spraying, ploughing and hedge trimming at University Farms
- Local knowledge and ability to mobilise at short notice are key requirements
Who can bid
This is a PIN for market engagement only. Interested suppliers must have relevant experience in agricultural services, knowledge of local land conditions, and ability to respond at short notice. A degree of agronomic consultancy knowledge is also required.
How it is scored
No formal evaluation at this stage. Responses will inform the University's future procurement strategy. Interested parties are invited to provide views on capacity, local knowledge, collaborative working approach, responsiveness, and any market constraints.
How to submit
This PIN does not constitute a formal invitation to tender. Interested suppliers should respond via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Any subsequent procurement will comply with applicable public procurement regulations.
Clarifications
Questions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.
Classification
CPV 77100000 — Agricultural services ScotlandEdinburgh & Lothians
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.