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The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Scottish Forestry, located in Edinburgh, focuses on evaluating "The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity". This completed contract, awarded to Stantec, originates from the environmental protection sector, highlighting the broader category of services. Conducted via an open procurement method, the initiative emphasises research to enhance the evidence base concerning the effects of trees and woodlands on agricultural businesses across the UK. Key milestones include the contract's award on 19th February 2026, following the tender period that ended on 19th January 2026. The total value of the contract is £57,000 GBP, with an option for a three-month extension at the discretion of Scottish Forestry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consulting, forest management, and agricultural advisory services. Companies offering innovative solutions in green and sustainable practices would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such projects. The research outcomes aim to bolster sectoral productivity while enhancing resilience against climatic challenges, making it particularly relevant for firms specialising in economic impact analysis or those seeking to align their services with governmental environmental initiatives. By facilitating knowledge and capacity building, this tender aligns with strategic growth areas in service provision related to forestry and agricultural productivity impacts, relevant across regional and national landscapes.

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Notice Title

The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity

Notice Description

AWARD OF CONTRACT Trees and woodlands may impact farm businesses in a number of ways, as shown through farmer-led initiatives such as the Integrating Trees Network. Benefits may include: - revenue streams from timber, carbon and other commercial opportunities; - improvements to productivity (e.g. better conditions for livestock, protection of soils); - protection against catastrophic events (storms, drought); and, - impacts on capital values. However, supporting evidence can tend to be relatively patchy and sometimes anecdotal. A more consistent and systematic evidence base would underpin awareness and confidence (both for policy and operational purposes) in the role of trees and woodlands in supporting farm businesses. This study aims to build the evidence base on the impacts of trees and woodlands on farm businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF CONTRACT The focus of the research is on the impacts of trees and woodlands on the financial returns to and productivity of farm businesses. Non-market values (for example, amenity, landscape and biodiversity) are relevant where their financial and/or productivity impact can be determined but the study will focus on how costs and revenues to farm businesses are affected by trees and woodlands. Scottish Forestry, as an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is procuring this study on behalf of the UK under a cross-border agreement on the provision of research and economic advice on forestry. The content and outputs of the study should reflect this UK-wide perspective, although it is recognised that trees and woodlands may affect farm businesses differently in different regions of the UK. More information can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

Options: The contract includes an optional 3 month extension at the sole discretion to Scottish Forestry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818810
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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