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title: "Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631242"
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# Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631242

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process titled "Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland". This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically within the industries of education and medical research. The process is currently in the active tender stage, with bid submissions due by 12 October 2020. The main objective is to support the Scottish Government's Industrial Decarbonisation team in researching policies that enhance market incentives for lower-carbon industrial production.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, research services, and low-carbon technologies. Those with expertise in industrial practices, market analysis, and sustainability initiatives would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on lower-carbon products and investment in energy efficiency, companies that are innovative in the application of low-carbon solutions may find this tender to be a valuable avenue for business growth.

## Notice

On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production. This research area emerged in response to engagement with EII representatives in Scotland, who have highlighted a desire to see lower carbon products given greater credit in purchasing decisions, including public procurement contracts, to reward and incentivise investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399990 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,732 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399990
- 21 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395187

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395187
  Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland - On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399990
  Improving the market benefits to incentivise lower carbon industrial production in Scotland - On behalf of the Industrial Decarbonisation team (Energy Industries Division) within the Scottish Government, ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to explore policy opportunities for improving the market benefits for lower carbon industrial production, as a means of incentivising forward-looking investment to decarbonise Scotland's energy-intensive industries (EII). In particular, we wish to identify how to influence market demand to better reward Scottish manufacturers who produce relatively lower-carbon products than their competitors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631242
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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