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SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement

Scottish Forestry

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 12:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Forestry is procuring research and development consultancy services through a multi-supplier framework to support its Tree Health Team across Scotland. The work will support policy and regulatory responsibilities relating to tree pests and diseases, including new research, analytical work, factual reporting, evidence-based recommendations and presenting findings to stakeholders. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots. Lot 1 covers modelling and geostatistics, including spatiotemporal and compartmental modelling, and may include sustainable forest management and forest sector development. Lot 2 covers economic modelling, impact assessments and supply chain analysis, with possible work in the same wider forestry areas. Delivery is across Scotland, with the buyer based in Edinburgh.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: Scottish Forestry invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The framework has an estimated value of £500,000 and may appoint up to 24 participants. Bids were due by 9 September 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening and the start of the award period at the same time. Each lot has a contract duration of 1,080 days and an option, at Scottish Forestry’s discretion, to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 1 and Lot 2 use the same evaluation basis: quality carries 70% and price 30%. Variant bids are not allowed. Bids must remain valid for 270 days and be submitted in English.

This opportunity suits specialist research, consultancy, economics, data science and forestry organisations able to work with public-sector tree health teams. Lot 1 requires experience collecting, managing and analysing large spatial datasets, including spatiotemporal and compartmental modelling, with the ability to interpret and visualise results for decision-makers. Lot 2 requires professionally trained economists with sound knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and the methods used for impact assessments; experience of supply chain analysis would be relevant. Across both lots, suppliers should be able to undertake rigorous research, analysis and factual reporting, collaborate with stakeholders, and communicate evidence and recommendations clearly. The buyer requires bidders to provide staff names and qualifications, so bids should demonstrate suitably qualified personnel and the capacity to support related forestry policy and development work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Scottish Forestry intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement that will provide essential support to Scottish Forestry by undertaking new research, performing analytical work against defined criteria, and factual reporting on evidence and recommendations in relation to tree health research across Scotland. This framework will directly contribute to the delivery of the strategic objectives outlined in Scottish Forestry's Corporate Strategy and Plan 2025-2030. Research activities under this framework will include support for Scottish Forestry in meeting its policy and regulatory responsibilities related to tree pests and diseases and may also include the requirement to work collaboratively and to present the research and findings to stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Economic modelling and analysis

Framework Contractors will provide a support role to Scottish Forestry Tree Health Team, with economic modelling, including impact assessments and supply chain analysis. Organisations will have professional training in economics, including sound knowledge of micro-economics, macro-economics and related principles and processes for conducting impact assessments. Organisations may also support other areas such as Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Sector Development.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of Scottish Forestry.

Lot 1 - Modelling and Geostatistics

To provide a provide a support role to Scottish Forestry Tree Health Team with modelling and geostatistics, including spatiotemporal and compartmental modelling. Organisations will have experience collecting, managing, and analysing large spatial datasets. Provide proficiency interpreting and visualising modelling results for decision-makers Organisations may also support other areas such as Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Sector Development.

Renewal: The option to extend for a further 12 months as the sole discretion of Scottish Forestry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073768-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the framework end.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Forestry
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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