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title: "The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818810"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FORESTRY"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity

Buyer: SCOTTISH FORESTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818810

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550036 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FORESTRY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### 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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550036
- 17 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545821

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=3
  17th December 2025 - 2c - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=4
  17th December 2025 - 2d - Selection and Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=5
  17th December 2025 - 2e - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=6
  17th December 2025 - 2f - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=7
  17th December 2025 - 2g - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=8
  17th December 2025 - 2h - Scottish Forestry Terms and conditions 2 SGCT2 - Services Feb 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=9
  17th December 2025 - 2h - Terms and conditions 2 - PART 1 Data protection schedule for services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=10
  17th December 2025 - 2h - Terms and conditions 2 - PART 2 Cyber Security schedule for services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=1
  17th December 2025 - 2a - ITT Covering Letter & Contents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545821&idx=2
  17th December 2025 - 2b - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545821
  The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550036
  The Impact of Trees and Woodlands on Farm Productivity - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818810
- https://www.forestry.gov.scot/

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