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title: "The experiences of early adopters of zero direct emissions heating system and energy efficiency retrofit in Scotland: domestic owner-occupiers"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH CLIMATEXCHANGE"
published: "2022-09-22"
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# The experiences of early adopters of zero direct emissions heating system and energy efficiency retrofit in Scotland: domestic owner-occupiers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH CLIMATEXCHANGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707527

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh ClimateXchange has announced a tender opportunity with the title "The experiences of early adopters of zero direct emissions heating system and energy efficiency retrofit in Scotland: domestic owner-occupiers". The procurement is in the services category and is currently in the active stage. The deadline for submitting tenders is October 13, 2022. The tender aims to understand early adopters of ZDEH systems and energy efficiency retrofit to help develop the Heat in Buildings Public Engagement Strategy.

This tender by the University Of Edinburgh ClimateXchange presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the services sector. Companies well-versed in research and services related to zero direct emissions heating systems and energy efficiency retrofit are suitable to compete. The University's open procurement method allows for written submissions, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in this area and potentially secure a contract worth 40,000 GBP.

## Notice

This research has two key aims: to better understand the experiences of early adopters of ZDEH systems and energy efficiency retrofit to elicit insights (e.g. motivations, consumer journeys, obstacles, and enablers) to inform the development of the upcoming Heat in Buildings Public Engagement Strategy; and to develop a series of detailed case studies / pen portraits that depict a range of different experiences of successful installation of ZDEH and energy efficiency measures that can be used as an engagement tool with existing domestic property owners with a range of motivations and attitudes to the heat transition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This research has two key aims: (i) to better understand the experiences of early adopters of ZDEH systems and energy efficiency retrofit to elicit insights (e.g. motivations, consumer journeys, obstacles, and enablers) to inform the development of the upcoming Heat in Buildings Public Engagement Strategy; and (ii) to develop a series of detailed case studies / pen portraits that depict a range of different experiences of successful installation of ZDEH and energy efficiency measures that can be used as an engagement tool with existing domestic property owners with a range of motivations and attitudes to the heat transition. Further info in Invitation to Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459590 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 CLIMATEXCHANGE |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459590

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459590&idx=1
  22nd September 2022 - Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459590&idx=2
  22nd September 2022 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459590
  The experiences of early adopters of zero direct emissions heating system and energy efficiency retrofit in Scotland: domestic owner-occupiers - This research has two key aims: to better understand the experiences of early adopters of ZDEH systems and energy efficiency retrofit to elicit insights (e.g. motivations, consumer journeys, obstacles, and enablers) to inform the development of the upcoming Heat in Buildings Public Engagement Strategy; and to develop a series of detailed case studies / pen portraits that depict a range of different experiences of successful installation of ZDEH and energy efficiency measures that can be used as an engagement tool with existing domestic property owners with a range of motivations and attitudes to the heat transition.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707527
- https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/about-cxc/working-with-us/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=707527

## Provenance

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