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Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process titled "Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland". This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically within the industries of education and medical research. The process is currently in the active tender stage, with bid submissions due by 12 October 2020. The main objective is to support the Scottish Government's Industrial Decarbonisation team in researching policies that enhance market incentives for lower-carbon industrial production.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, research services, and low-carbon technologies. Those with expertise in industrial practices, market analysis, and sustainability initiatives would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on lower-carbon products and investment in energy efficiency, companies that are innovative in the application of low-carbon solutions may find this tender to be a valuable avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland

Notice Description

On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production. This research area emerged in response to engagement with EII representatives in Scotland, who have highlighted a desire to see lower carbon products given greater credit in purchasing decisions, including public procurement contracts, to reward and incentivise investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631242
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,732 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Andrew Helmn, Billy Robertson
Contact Email
andrew.helmn@ed.ac.uk, billy.robertson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395187
    Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland - On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399990
    Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland - On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.

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