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SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement

Scottish Forestry · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 08:41.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV73100000 — Research and experimental development services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV79310000 — Market research services

Lots

  • Lot 1 – Modelling and GeostatisticsValue not stated
  • Lot 2 - Economic modelling and analysisValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SF_0567
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
73200000
Description
Research and development consultancy services

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Lot 1 and Lot 2

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
24

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
9 Sept 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
270

Expected award period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
9 Sept 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Recurrence

Description
12 months prior to the framework end.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 – Modelling and Geostatistics
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Renewal

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

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Economic modelling and analysis
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Renewal

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

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73100000
Description
Research and experimental development services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
73200000
Description
Research and development consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73200000
Description
Research and development consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Forestry
Id
GB-FTS-106189

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Forestry

Address

Street Address
Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH11 3XD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Anna Penman
Telephone
+44 1313705250

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
MINISTRY
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
05
Description
Environmental protection
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-3703

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH11 3XD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 031426-2026planning ·
  2. 073768-2026tender ·