FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework - Lot 1 Support, Appraisal and Delivery
About This Opportunity
This is a framework agreement contract in the Research, Monitoring Evaluation and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Asset Valuation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 20, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the Research sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support (RADS) Framework is divided into two lots:
-Lot 1 Support, Appraisal and Delivery
-Lot 2 Research
This notice relates solely to Lot 1 of the two-lot framework procurement.
Separate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) notices have been published for each Lot, each with the description ‘FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework’.
The estimated value of Lot 1 is GBP 1,820,000.
The total estimated value of the framework across Lots 1 and 2 is GBP 3,200,000, which is the value stated in this notice.
Suppliers may tender for, and be appointed to, one or both Lots.
Lot 1 covers strategic and operational planning support, benefits realisation, business case development, impact assessments, options appraisal, feasibility studies, reviews, evaluations, socio-economic analysis and performance measurement.
The framework will be let from November 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period or periods together no exceeding 1 year.
Although HIE will be the primary user, the Framework (both lots) will also be available for use by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland Limited (WES), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, or funded by HIE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE).
Each Framework User listed above will enter into a direct contract with the Framework Suppliers on the same terms and conditions as those applying between HIE and the Framework Suppliers.
The Framework will be non-exclusive, Framework Users reserve the right, in certain circumstances, to procure services out with the Framework, where required. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 065766-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has issued 131 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 79 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is £3,200,000 - £3,200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 065766-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 20, 2026. You have 38 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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