--- title: "Heat Networks, Low Carbon Heat & Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-08-23" --- # Heat Networks, Low Carbon Heat & Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Heat Networks, Low Carbon Heat & Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency". This initiative aims to engage views on best practices for the public sector's interaction with related markets. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement focuses on general public services, specifically targeting innovations in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. The planned procurement notice was released on 23rd August 2018, and a follow-up market engagement event is scheduled for 1st November 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in low carbon technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and renewable energy generation. Suppliers who can provide relevant technological solutions could benefit from future contracts as the Scottish Government seeks to leverage socio-economic benefits from these projects. Thus, businesses capable of delivering innovative energy products and services would be well-positioned to compete for this upcoming contract. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN is to: - give an overview of our work; - ask your views on how the Public Sector could best interact with the Heat Network, Low Carbon Heat, Small Scale Energy Generation and Non-domestic Energy Efficiency markets to obtain services at best value; - seek your views on any related issues/developments in the marketplace that might impact on this project or should be considered when procuring these services; - help us both gain maximum benefit in future commercial relationships. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scotland's Energy Strategy highlights the importance of small-scale local renewable energy generation, low carbon heat and the energy efficiency of buildings. Scotland's Public Sector is already active in each of these areas and we expect it to continue to lead by example in the delivery of low carbon energy projects. Realising the ambitions of the Energy Strategy will create opportunities for suppliers and consumers of Energy related products and services. As such, we are keen to ensure that the public sector have access to suppliers who can deliver appropriate technological solutions and maximise the socio-economic benefit of public sector investment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329186 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 23 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2018 | | 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 | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09330000 - Solar energy - 31121300 - Wind-energy generators - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329186 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329186&idx=5 17th July 2019 - We committed to share our proposed approach with the market pre tender. The attached details this. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329186&idx=4 18th December 2018 - Slides from Supplier Market Engagement Days - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329186&idx=2 21st November 2018 - Agenda for Low Carbon Heat,Non Domestic Energy Efficiency & Energy Generation Market Engagement Days - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329186&idx=3 21st November 2018 - Agenda for Low Carbon Heat,Non Domestic Energy Efficiency & Energy Generation Market Engagement Days - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329186&idx=1 24th August 2018 - Request for information document for completion. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329186 Heat Networks, Low Carbon Heat & Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN is to: - give an overview of our work; - ask your views on how the Public Sector could best interact with the Heat Network, Low Carbon Heat, Small Scale Energy Generation and Non-domestic Energy Efficiency markets to obtain services at best value; - seek your views on any related issues/developments in the marketplace that might impact on this project or should be considered when procuring these services; - help us both gain maximum benefit in future commercial relationships. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552711 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552711 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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