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title: "Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit (Request for Information)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766618"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-05-20"
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# Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit (Request for Information)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766618

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is preparing the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit tender in Glasgow, UK. This planned procurement opportunity falls under the services category and is currently at the planning stage. The procurement process involves developing documentation, issuing tenders, and supporting public bodies in retrofit projects related to energy efficiency. The future tender value is estimated between 1m GBP to 1.7m GBP. The communication of future notices is scheduled for 24th June 2024.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the energy efficiency and technical services sectors, to participate in providing project management, procurement, and technical advisory services. Businesses interested in delivering or procuring Energy Performance Contracts across various regions of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, are well-suited to compete. Potential suppliers should respond to the Request for Information by 3rd June 2024, as indicated in the provided documents, to explore collaboration in this significant public sector initiative.

## Notice

The Scottish Government intend to put in place the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Project Support Unit (SPSHD PSU) Framework which will support users of the SPSHD Framework, (SPSHD is the re-procurement of the Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency framework which is currently underway with the current framework being reviewed to ensure that the future framework will align with Scottish Government Policy and industry best practice), to develop documentation and issue tenders for available services and support framework public bodies through the implementation of their retrofit projects. The release of the Prior Information Notice as a Request for Information (RFI) is to seek further information from potential suppliers in developing its strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government intend to put in place the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Project Support Unit (SPSHD PSU) Framework which will support users of the SPSHD Framework (SPSHD is the re-procurement of the Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency framework which is currently underway with the current framework being reviewed to ensure that the future framework will align with Scottish Government Policy and industry best practice), to develop documentation and issue tenders for available services and support framework public bodies through the implementation of their retrofit projects. The SPSHD PSU will provide specialist project management, procurement and technical advisors across a range of services, including but not limited energy efficiency services, technical and energy and buildings related services and related procurement support to deliver and/or procure delivery of Energy Performance Contracts from the SPSHD Framework across all regions of Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Please note that this Framework once placed can be accessed by all public sector bodies including: - central government - health - local authorities - universities and colleges - other public bodies This exercise is being carried out in advance of any future procurement exercise. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. This notice has been created of the purposes of seeking information from the market place regarding our requirements and should not be treated as a prior information notice (PIN). Further details are provided in the document attached to this notice.. Please note that the value attached to the RFI is an estimate at this stage of 1m GBP - 1.7m GBP, which may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505621 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 8LU |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505621&idx=1
  20th May 2024 - PSU RFI Doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505621
  Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework Project Support Unit (Request for Information) - The Scottish Government intend to put in place the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Project Support Unit (SPSHD PSU) Framework which will support users of the SPSHD Framework, (SPSHD is the re-procurement of the Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency framework which is currently underway with the current framework being reviewed to ensure that the future framework will align with Scottish Government Policy and industry best practice), to develop documentation and issue tenders for available services and support framework public bodies through the implementation of their retrofit projects. The release of the Prior Information Notice as a Request for Information (RFI) is to seek further information from potential suppliers in developing its strategy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766618
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=766618

## Provenance

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