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Interim non-domestic Building Standards Standard 6.1 Energy Demand Compliance Calculation Tools

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Interim non-domestic Building Standards Standard 6.1 Energy Demand Compliance Calculation Tools." This initiative is classified under the services category with the CPV classification code 71314000. Located in Scotland, the project involves developing and implementing calculation tools for non-domestic building standards to ensure energy demand compliance. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Building Research Establishment Ltd on 16 April 2025. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 30 January 2025, followed by the award period initiation on the same day. The total contract value amounts to £68,174.90 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building standards compliance and energy efficiency services. Companies that have the technical capability to develop sophisticated compliance tools, particularly those with experience in similar public sector projects, would be ideal candidates to explore such opportunities. Furthermore, businesses with robust supply chain management and environmental management systems, as evidenced by adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, respectively, would be well-suited to meet the Scottish Government's procurement criteria. Participating in such governmental tenders can significantly bolster a firm's portfolio and credibility, paving the way for further work within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Interim non-domestic Building Standards Standard 6.1 Energy Demand Compliance Calculation Tools

Notice Description

The aim of this project is for the development and implementation of non-domestic building standards Standard 6.1 energy demand compliance calculation tools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract was placed using the Open Procedure

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 6 months the contract maybe extended by a further 1 month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528910
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,174 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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