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Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2026 at 16:46

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh commissioned research and analysis for ClimateXChange to support Scottish Government policy on emissions reduction, climate adaptation and a just transition to net zero. The work covered two areas: modelling the balance between investment in clean heat and energy efficiency, and identifying potential recoverable heat sources for heat networks. Both workstreams concern Scotland’s transition to cleaner heating and involve research and modelling rather than the delivery of physical heating infrastructure. The research and related activity are for Scotland.

The procurement is complete and both contracts are active. Building Research Establishment Ltd was awarded the work on modelling clean-heat and energy-efficiency investment, with a contract value of £87,968, signed on 9 September 2026. AECOM Ltd was awarded the research on recoverable heat sources for heat networks, valued at £79,981 and signed on 8 September 2026. Each contract period was set at 240 days. The University used an open procedure to establish a framework agreement, with a maximum of two participants. Quality counted for 80% of the evaluation and price for 20%. The selection requirements included annual turnover of at least £200,000 per lot tendered, assessed over two financial years, and specified professional indemnity, employer’s liability and public liability insurance levels.

For suppliers considering similar future research for the University of Edinburgh and ClimateXChange, the awards show demand for specialist evidence to inform Scottish heat-transition policy. Credible competitors would need to demonstrate the ability to deliver robust research and analysis in one or both areas: modelling the relationship between clean-heat and energy-efficiency investment, or assessing recoverable heat sources suitable for heat networks. The evaluation placed substantially greater weight on quality than price, so a strong technical approach and relevant research capability would matter alongside competitive pricing. The stated financial and insurance thresholds indicate the required organisational standing for each lot. The two awards also show that separate suppliers can be selected for the distinct research themes, rather than requiring one supplier to cover both.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed two suppliers to conduct research for "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources".

Lot Information

Modelling the Balance in Clean Heat and Energy Efficiency Investment.

This procurement was conducted as an Open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) have commissioned research and analysis to support the Scottish Government as it develops policies on reducing emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change and enabling a just transition to net zero. Lot 1 research is: Modelling the Balance in Clean Heat and Energy Efficiency Investment.

Potential Sources of Recoverable Heat for Heat Networks in Scotland.

This procurement was conducted as an Open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) have commissioned research and analysis to support the Scottish Government as it develops policies on reducing emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change and enabling a just transition to net zero. Lot 2 research is: Potential Sources of Recoverable Heat for Heat Networks in Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aac0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,949 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Building Research Establishment Ltd

AECOM

Further Information

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