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Scottish Future Electricity Demand Scenarios

University Of Edinburgh

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12 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a supplier for Scottish Future Electricity Demand Scenarios, a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The work is research and analytical services focused on electricity system modelling and future electricity demand scenarios for Scotland. It will update part of the evidence base from ClimateXChange’s 2022 Scottish whole energy system scenarios and address evidence gaps created by expected growth in demand from heat and transport decarbonisation, data centres and other new users. The findings will help the Scottish Government understand the dynamics and dependencies of the future electricity system and how these align with emissions estimates as Scotland moves towards a net zero economy. Delivery is centred in Edinburgh for work relating to Scotland.

The procurement reached tender: the University of Edinburgh invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It is a single-lot services requirement with an estimated value of £100,000. The contract is for 180 days. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time; the evaluation and award period started on 11 September 2026. Bids had to be in English and variants were not allowed. Evaluation covers financial stability and insurance, as well as technical supply-chain management. The financial requirements include a general annual turnover of £200,000 in each of the previous two years, professional indemnity insurance of £1 million, employer’s liability insurance of £5 million and public liability insurance of £2 million.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, energy-system modellers and analytical organisations with strong knowledge of Scotland’s electricity sector, demand forecasting and decarbonisation pathways. Relevant teams will need to model future electricity-system dynamics, assess dependencies between demand, supply and emissions, and produce evidence that can support government policy and net-zero planning. Suppliers should be able to manage a resilient and sustainable supply chain, including systems for tracking suppliers and paying subcontractors promptly. They must evidence their standard payment terms and that at least 95% of supply-chain invoices were paid on time in the last financial year, or provide a director-signed improvement plan. The requirement is suited to established organisations with appropriate professional and public-sector delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Future Electricity Demand Scenarios

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver "Scottish Future Electricity Demand Scenarios" - a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender exercise to appoint a Supplier to deliver "Scottish Future Electricity Demand Scenarios" - a ClimateXChange project commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research on electricity system modelling for future electricity demand scenarios for Scotland. Increased demand is expected to be placed on electricity supply in future with heat and transport decarbonisation plus significant new demands e.g. from data centres. This project will address a number of evidence gaps, including updating the analytical evidence base to support policy development. The project will provide a partial update to previous work published by ClimateXChange in 2022 (Scottish whole energy system scenarios). The findings from the successful supplier of this work will provide the Scottish Government with an understanding of the dynamics and dependencies of the future electricity system, including how this aligns with emissions estimates as Scotland moves to a net zero economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562147
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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