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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e18d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-07-13"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e18d

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) for Scottish Ministers. This procurement falls under the services category in the research services classification. The RFI is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for responses set for 3rd August 2023. The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, is seeking information from suppliers to inform their procurement strategy.

This procurement opportunity aims to gather market views and information to develop the procurement strategy for BARCS data provision. Businesses in the research and development services industry would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Suppliers must submit responses by the deadline to be considered. The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, invites interested suppliers to participate in this opportunity for potential business growth and collaboration in research services in Scotland.

## Notice

As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) for the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, I am seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI seeks to establish if there is sufficient interest from suppliers to submit a bid for this contract. Please note information provided in response to this request may be used in the development of the procurement strategy, nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract with the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers. All information provided will be used for analysis and research purposes only. By issuing this RFI the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, does not make any commitment to procure any of the stated services. Furthermore, receipt and completion of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement can be sought. The specific information requested is set out in the document attached to this notice, however, suppliers should not be limited by this and any information, views or comment in relation to any aspect of this RFI, or the proposed procurement, will be considered by the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers. A response would be appreciated by no later than 3rd August 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020120-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 12:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020120-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738632
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738632
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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