Planning

Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, is currently planning the re-letting of Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD), previously referred to as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) Framework Agreement for projects exceeding 1 million GBP. This planned procurement process, focused on general public services in the UKM region, aims to cover comprehensive NDEE retrofit solutions including building and environmental systems services, control systems, on-site renewables, and potential district heating connectivity. The framework will adopt a Design and Build approach, covering all regions of Scotland. Interested parties should take note of the Request for Information closing date on 7th May 2025.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation services. Companies with the capacity to deliver or procure comprehensive solutions across Scotland, including remote areas, stand to benefit. The initiative supports public sector entities like central government, health bodies, and educational institutions, allowing successful suppliers to establish long-term relations and expand their operational footprint. The call-off contract method through mini-competitions also encourages diverse technical solutions, thus enabling qualified businesses to leverage their expertise and innovate within the public sector's move towards net-zero objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero. The potential Portfolio structure is for the SPSHD Framework is to have one lot, with multiple suppliers that can deliver energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation services via a range of technical solutions that will provide guaranteed energy savings and other decarbonisation out come savings over the term of the call-off contract awarded under the framework. The Framework will be a Design and Build only. It is intended that framework suppliers must have the capacity to deliver or procure the services, via supply chain, across all regions of Scotland including the Highlands, and Islands and rural areas. It is also intended the framework will be unranked and the method of call-off will be through a mini-competition process held by the Participating Authority which can be split into stages to reflect the scope and nature of the particular project. It is anticipated the framework term will be 3 years with the option of 1 year extension. Please note that this Framework once placed can be accessed by all public sector bodies including: - central government - health - local authorities and arms-length external organisations - universities and further education colleges - other public bodies This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. This notice has been created of the purposes of seeking information from the market place regarding our requirements and should not be treated as a prior information notice (PIN). The purpose of this RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery strategy and project planning. Further details are provided in the document attached to this notice.. Please note that the value attached to the RFI is an estimate at this stage of 50m GBP, which may be subject to change. Please also be made aware that a further RFI may be issued to the market seeking further information at a later date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794793
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528720
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528720
    Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information) - The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero.

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