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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738632"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-07-13"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738632

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## Summary

The Scottish Government based in Glasgow, UKM, has initiated a planning stage tender titled "Request for Information (RFI) – Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS)". The procurement process is under the services category and aims to gather market insights for developing a procurement strategy. The deadline for submission is 3rd August 2023, and further communication will be notified by 25th September 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses to provide data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland. Suitable businesses for this opportunity are those with expertise in data provision and remediation services within the construction sector. Being in the planning stage, interested parties can participate in shaping the procurement strategy, showcasing capabilities, and potentially securing future contracts with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) for the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, I am seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This RFI seeks to establish if there is sufficient interest from suppliers to submit a bid for this contract. Please note information provided in response to this request may be used in the development of the procurement strategy, nothing in this document shall be taken as constituting or indicating a contract with the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers. All information provided will be used for analysis and research purposes only. By issuing this RFI the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, does not make any commitment to procure any of the stated services. Furthermore, receipt and completion of this RFI should not be construed as authorisation to incur any costs for which reimbursement can be sought. The specific information requested is set out in the document attached to this notice, however, suppliers should not be limited by this and any information, views or comment in relation to any aspect of this RFI, or the proposed procurement, will be considered by the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers. A response would be appreciated by no later than 3rd August 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483716 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483716

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483716&idx=3
  28th August 2023 - Please read the document attached to find out info on the supplier event for the above requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483716&idx=1
  20th July 2023 - Request for Information DOcument - To be completed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483716&idx=2
  20th July 2023 - Request for Information DOcument - To be completed. Additional info added to document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483716
  Request for Information (RFI) - Cladding and Remediation - Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) - As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Data on Buildings at Risk from Cladding in Scotland (BARCS) for the Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, I am seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738632
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738632

## Provenance

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