Official UK procurement notice
SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement
Authority: Scottish Forestry
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionScottish 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.
- Recurrence: 12 months prior to the framework end.
CPV: Market research services · Research and development consultancy services · Research and experimental development services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 24 suppliers
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Modelling and GeostatisticsRenewal
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.
Lot #2Economic modelling and analysisRenewal
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70
- Price: 30
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 24 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 12 months prior to the framework end.
- First published
- 7 Apr 2026, 12:37 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 9 Sept 2026 – …
- Authority reference
SF_0567- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-073768- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: Tenders may be submitted for one, or all lots' Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839108. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 (SC Ref:839108) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=839108
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 270 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
15 Apr 2026 → 9 Sept 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected191 days ago15 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Notice published79 days ago4 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends43 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened43 days ago9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Aug 2026- Published value published: £500,0004 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
- Status changed to active4 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
- Procurement method changed4 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
- Deadline published: 9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST4 Aug 2026, 14:43 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria