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title: "SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement"
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# SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/sf-0567-research-and-development-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Scottish Forestry: "SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £500,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Scottish Forestry](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/scottish-forestry-GB-FTS-106189)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Market research services, Research and development consultancy services, Research and experimental development services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/sf-0567-research-and-development-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/sf-0567-research-and-development-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/sf-0567-research-and-development-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 – Modelling and Geostatistics
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73100000, 73200000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **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 dat...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Economic modelling and analysis
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73200000, 79310000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **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 know...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F073768-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-04T13:43:30.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T15:01:25.603Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067ce8