Award

Award of SF_0716 - Maximising the Contribution of Scotland's Forests to Carbon Sequestration

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Forestry, located at Saughton House, Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process titled "Award of SF_0716 - Maximising the Contribution of Scotland’s Forests to Carbon Sequestration." This procurement, within the services category and classified under "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services," and "Horticultural services," was initiated as a tender and has proceeded to the award stage. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 with the awarded supplier, the Forest Policy Group, based in Edinburgh. The total value of the award is £31,225. The tender period began on 2nd February 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and agricultural services. Companies equipped to support environmental and carbon sequestration projects would have been prime candidates for this tender, which highlights the strategic importance of forestry in achieving carbon goals. Such projects not only contribute to environmental stewardship but also align with wider sustainability trends that can drive business growth. Businesses able to offer innovative solutions or expertise in similar regions can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and establish a stronger presence in the sustainable services market.

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Notice Title

Award of SF_0716 - Maximising the Contribution of Scotland's Forests to Carbon Sequestration

Notice Description

Dear Supplier,We are inviting quotes for 'SF_0716 - Maximising the Contribution of Scotland's Forests to Carbon Sequestration.Please read through our attached ITT for full details of the requirements.Yours SincerelyThe Procurement Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821246
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548773
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FORESTRY
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
Finance and Business Support, Procurement, Scottish Government Procurement Team
Contact Email
calum.anderson@firescotland.gov.uk, gemma.beach@visitscotland.com, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313705250, +44 1314722222, +44 1416464637, +44 1698465002, +44 3451550000, N/A

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
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
12
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS

BDO

DATAVITA

FOREST POLICY GROUP

HP

PLANET OCEAN

SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

THIS IS GAIN

TRUEFORM

TWOFOLD

VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

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