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title: "Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794793

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, is currently planning the re-letting of Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD), previously referred to as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) Framework Agreement for projects exceeding 1 million GBP. This planned procurement process, focused on general public services in the UKM region, aims to cover comprehensive NDEE retrofit solutions including building and environmental systems services, control systems, on-site renewables, and potential district heating connectivity. The framework will adopt a Design and Build approach, covering all regions of Scotland. Interested parties should take note of the Request for Information closing date on 7th May 2025.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation services. Companies with the capacity to deliver or procure comprehensive solutions across Scotland, including remote areas, stand to benefit. The initiative supports public sector entities like central government, health bodies, and educational institutions, allowing successful suppliers to establish long-term relations and expand their operational footprint. The call-off contract method through mini-competitions also encourages diverse technical solutions, thus enabling qualified businesses to leverage their expertise and innovate within the public sector's move towards net-zero objectives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero. The potential Portfolio structure is for the SPSHD Framework is to have one lot, with multiple suppliers that can deliver energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation services via a range of technical solutions that will provide guaranteed energy savings and other decarbonisation out come savings over the term of the call-off contract awarded under the framework. The Framework will be a Design and Build only. It is intended that framework suppliers must have the capacity to deliver or procure the services, via supply chain, across all regions of Scotland including the Highlands, and Islands and rural areas. It is also intended the framework will be unranked and the method of call-off will be through a mini-competition process held by the Participating Authority which can be split into stages to reflect the scope and nature of the particular project. It is anticipated the framework term will be 3 years with the option of 1 year extension. Please note that this Framework once placed can be accessed by all public sector bodies including: - central government - health - local authorities and arms-length external organisations - universities and further education 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). The purpose of this RFI is to seek information from the market and the responses to this request will be used to develop our delivery strategy and project planning. 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 50m GBP, which may be subject to change. Please also be made aware that a further RFI may be issued to the market seeking further information at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528720 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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

- 22 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528720&idx=1
  22nd April 2025 - Request for Information (RFI) Doc
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528720
  Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (Request for Information) - The Scottish Government are seeking to develop the re-let of the Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency ("NDEE") Framework Agreement (over 1m GBP projects only) for public sector improvement works and services. Scottish Government do not intend to re-let the under 1m GBP Framework on this occasion. The Framework should cover NDEE retrofit in its broadest sense including a combination of building fabric, building environmental services systems and their control (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, water etc.), on site renewables, and the potential to connect to district heating systems. In addition, the Scottish Government is considering how it might incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794793
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794793

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