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Comparative Analysis for Farming Practices for Climate Change Outcomes

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh commissioned a comparative analysis of three agricultural systems for ClimateXChange. The service assesses their financial performance, greenhouse gas emissions and suitability across key Scottish farm types. Its purpose is to produce clear, comparable evidence supporting Scotland’s Climate Change Plan and Agricultural Reform Programme, with a focus on achieving agricultural emissions reductions in an economically viable and fair way for Scottish farmers and crofters. This is a research and analytical service, classified under CPV 79310000. The work is for Scottish farming contexts and is being delivered for the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The requirement covered one lot and was procured by the university as a public-sector education body.

The procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. RSK ADAS Limited was selected for the single lot, and the contract was signed on 16 July 2026. The contract value is £64,960, against an estimated lot value of £75,000, both excluding any stated currency conversion. The contract period is 360 days, with a one-month extension available and no other options. Tenders closed at noon on 8 June 2026, when bids were opened, and the award period began. Eight electronic bids were received, including five from SMEs. Bids had to be submitted in English, variants were not allowed, and the procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This award shows that the University of Edinburgh buys evidence-led agricultural research combining farm economics, greenhouse gas assessment and practical applicability across different Scottish farm types. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to design and deliver comparative analysis across distinct agricultural systems, evaluate both financial and environmental outcomes, and translate findings into clear evidence for policy and farming practice. Relevant capability includes understanding Scottish agriculture, including the circumstances of farmers and crofters, and producing analysis that can address emissions reduction without overlooking economic viability or fairness. The competition attracted eight bidders, five of them SMEs, indicating that the requirement can be contested by specialist research and environmental analysis businesses as well as larger organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Comparative Analysis for Farming Practices for Climate Change Outcomes

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the provision of "Comparative Analysis for Farming Practices for Climate Change Outcomes" as specified in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2014 to establish a contract. ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission a comparative analysis of three distinct agricultural systems. It will assess their financial performance, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and applicability across key Scottish farm types. This will be used to generate clear, comparable evidence to support implementation of Scotland's Climate Change Plan and Agricultural Reform Programme, ensuring that emissions reductions in agriculture are achieved in a way that is economically viable and fair for Scottish farmers and crofters.

Renewal: 1 Month Extension Available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560302
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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