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title: "Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit"
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# Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed1b

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the procurement of a Project Support Unit (PSU) to aid Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation (SPSHD) Framework. This contract, located in Glasgow, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy and related services. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, with key dates being the expression of interest deadline on 21st March 2025 and the submission deadline on 14th April 2025. The SPSHD Framework aims to align with Scottish Government Policy and industry best practices. The framework’s value ranges from £1m to £2m, with provisions for an extension after an initial contract duration of 36 months. The award criteria prioritise quality over price, with a 70/30 scoring split.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency, technical advisory services, and clean heat solutions. The PSU role involves project management, procurement support, and the implementation of energy retrofit projects across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Companies with a background in environmental management and supply chain management stand to benefit greatly by participating. Moreover, businesses meeting financial and technical criteria, such as ISO certifications and Cyber Essentials+ accreditation, are favoured candidates, enhancing their growth potential. Ensuring compliance with environmental management standards and demonstrating previous experience in delivering similar projects will be crucial for success in this tender.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract notice is for the procurement of a Project Support Unit (PSU) to support Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation (SPSHD) Framework. The role of the PSU will be to support users of the SPSHD Framework, (SPSHD is the re-procurement of what was previously called the Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency framework which is currently underway with the current framework being reviewed to ensure that the future framework will align with Scottish Government Policy and industry best practice). The PSU will be expected to provide technical input and review documentation for available services and support framework public bodies through the implementation of energy retrofit and clean heat projects across their built estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise it for the re-procurement of a Project Support Unit (PSU) to support Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD Framework). The role of the PSU will be to support users of the SPSHD Framework to develop documentation and issue tenders for available services and support framework public bodies through the implementation of their retrofit projects. The PSU will provide specialist project management, procurement and technical advisors across a range of services, including but not limited to energy efficiency services, technical and energy buildings related services, clean heat related services and related procurement support to deliver and/or procure delivery of Energy Performance Contracts from the SPSHD Framework across all regions of Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Core work areas that the PSU may deliver include: 1. Development: The PSU shall assist the Scottish Government to finalise a draft tender pack for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Framework. The Contractor will support the completion of draft technical content for the ITT, which will include, but not be limited to technical schedules therein. 2. Marketing and engagement: ongoing promotion of SG's SPSHD Framework, establish positive relationships with existing and potential framework public bodies in order to establish a pipeline of projects, facilitate formal sign up to framework services. 3. Prepare: assist framework public bodies to determine user specific requirements, develop business cases, support users in considering funding and financing opportunities and most appropriate procurement route. 4. Procure: support procurement processes and consider new ways of working that will improve the delivery of the SPSHD Framework. 5. Save: facilitate the successful delivery of the SPSHD Framework call-off contracts and technical quality assurance and guidance associated with these contracts; support the achievement of high performance of the SPSHD Framework 6. Programme support: maintain and develop a range of processes to support the SPSHD PSU's activities; a range of standardised documents and toolkits, and develop and undertake a monitoring and reporting framework, including collation of relevant data and information. Please note that this Framework once placed can be accessed by all public sector bodies including: - central government - health - local authorities - universities and colleges - all other public bodies as defined as a Scottish public authority within the meaning of Section 3(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Options: The initial contract duration is 36 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months.

Renewal: Initial contract duration is 36 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016219-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework will be placed for a 3-year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 3-year period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016219-2026
- 14 Mar 2025 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009356-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770612
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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