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title: "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aac0"
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# Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aac0

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process titled "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition – Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources." This process falls under the industry category of market research services and is set in Scotland, specifically in the region coded as UKM75. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 1st July 2026. It involves an open procedure to establish a Framework Agreement, with a total estimated value of £190,000 GBP. Suppliers have until midday on the closing date to submit their bids electronically. The contract is designed to support research and analysis for climate change policy, focusing on modelling clean heat investments and identifying potential sources of recoverable heat.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those experienced in energy efficiency, retrofitting, and climate change adaptation projects. Companies with the requisite technical and professional capabilities, and that meet financial turnover and insurance requirements, would be well-suited to compete. The framework allows participation from up to two suppliers, providing an advantageous position for those who can offer high-quality research and analysis to aid Scotland's transition to net zero. Such businesses could benefit from long-term growth by aligning their services with governmental strategies on climate change mitigation and energy policy planning.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources" as outlined in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Modelling the Balance in Clean Heat and Energy Efficiency Investment.

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) wishes to commission research and analysis to support the Scottish Government as it develops policies on reducing emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change and enabling a just transition to net zero. Including the development of modelling that can be used to investigate the balance and trade-offs between investments in energy efficiency and clean heating measures. Please see further detail in Schedule 3.

Potential Sources of Recoverable Heat for Heat Networks in Scotland.

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) wishes to commission a project to provide an up-to-date picture of the potential sources of recoverable heat in Scotland and their characteristics. Please see further information in Schedule 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051570-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051570-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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