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DECC-Energy Performance of Housing Stock Research

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

24 Jun 2025 at 14:43

Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently concluded the contracting process for a project titled "DECC-Energy Performance of Housing Stock Research," which falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services category. The award phase of the procurement has been completed, and the contract was granted to Cotality | Parity Projects as of 2nd June 2025 for an amount of £38,025. This project aligns with Scotland's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2045, as outlined in their Heat in Buildings Strategy. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and included criteria focused on both quality (70%) and price (30%). The project is located in the UKM region, with Edinburgh being the primary location, and is a significant component of a broader programme influenced by recent legislative priorities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental, energy-efficiency consultancy, and research services sectors. Companies that specialize in providing analysis and consultancy related to energy performance and improvements in housing stock will find this contract attractive as it offers potential involvement in a pivotal aspect of Scotland's environmental agenda. The project encourages sustainable business practices and supports the growth of clean energy initiatives through strategic partnerships. Moreover, SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, seeing that a significant portion of bids received were from small to medium enterprises, highlighting a welcoming environment for such businesses. The open procurement method and set criteria ensure a competitive landscape that rewards high-quality offerings and innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

DECC-Energy Performance of Housing Stock Research

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has legally committed to reach net zero by 2045 for the benefit of our environment, people, and prosperity and is committed to taking the required action. We have confirmed in the 2024 to 2025 Programme for Government that tackling the climate emergency is a priority. To meet net zero, transformation will be required across all sectors of our economy and society, including from our homes and places of work. Heating Scotland's buildings accounts for 20% of emissions - the third largest cause of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland - and therefore reducing emissions from this sector is vital to reaching the Government's ambition. The Scottish Government published its Heat in Buildings Strategy in October 2021, which set out our vision for decarbonising Scotland's buildings by 2045. We continue to lay the foundations to support the growth of clean heating and energy efficiency in Scotland. The objective of this work is to provide an analysis of the Scottish housing stock's performance in each of the new EPC ratings set out above, using the Scottish EPC wrapper and HEM. This includes how homes would be rated in the new EPC ratings compared with how they are rated in the current EPC system, and then also how energy efficiency improvements might impact ratings across types of homes and in different sectors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has legally committed to reach net zero by 2045 for the benefit of our environment, people, and prosperity and is committed to taking the required action. We have confirmed in the 2024 to 2025 Programme for Government that tackling the climate emergency is a priority. To meet net zero, transformation will be required across all sectors of our economy and society, including from our homes and places of work. Heating Scotland's buildings accounts for 20% of emissions - the third largest cause of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland - and therefore reducing emissions from this sector is vital to reaching the Government's ambition. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are being reformed this year, with new regulations due to be laid in Parliament in September. When these regulations come into force in autumn 2026, this will mean that the ratings shown on a domestic EPC will be different to the current ones. The new 'headline' rating will be called the Heat Retention Rating (HRR) and will demonstrate the fabric efficiency of the home or building. The new EPC will also have a new Heating System Type Rating (HSTR) showing whether the installed heating system is polluting, hybrid or clean, its emissions and efficiency. We expect that Parliament will want to understand the performance of the stock against the new ratings - in particular the numbers of properties (and their tenures) falling into the new Heat Retention Rating bandings (A-G) from day one. The objective of this work is to provide an analysis of the Scottish housing stock's performance in each of the new EPC ratings set out above, using the Scottish EPC wrapper and HEM. This includes how homes would be rated in the new EPC ratings compared with how they are rated in the current EPC system, and then also how energy efficiency improvements might impact ratings across types of homes and in different sectors.

Renewal: An optional 2 month extension will be available to be utilised at the discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,025 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTALITY | PARITY PROJECTS

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