Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Forestry
Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh
EH11 3XD
UK
Contact person: Anna Penman
Telephone: +44 1313705250
E-mail: sfprocurement@forestry.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.forestry.gov.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement
Reference number: SF_0567
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1 and Lot 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
lot 1 – Modelling and geostatistics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73100000
73200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
This lot is subject to change.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Economic modelling and analysis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73200000
79310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 and related principles and processes for conducting impact assessments.
Organisations may also support other areas such as Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Sector Development.
II.2.14) Additional information
The detail within this lot is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Scottish Forestry is currently exploring different lotting structures and lots detailed may change. If your organisation has relevant expertise, we encourage you to express your interest.
This notice is to gauge the interest in this opportunity to help inform the procurement strategy. Scottish Forestry may contact organisations for further feedback in order to understand the market.
Information contained in this Prior Information Notice is subject to change.
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=827166.
(SC Ref:827166)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/04/2026