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title: "DECC - Scope 3 Group 2 Emissions Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823459"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# DECC - Scope 3 Group 2 Emissions Research

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823459

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, has commenced the planning stage for a tender titled "DECC - Scope 3 Group 2 Emissions Research." This procurement falls under the environmental protection category and seeks to advance research on greenhouse gas emissions associated with public bodies throughout Scotland. The project will explore emissions from purchased goods, construction, leased assets, and investments, aiming to establish methodologies for data collection and emissions calculation. The communication phase for the tender process is anticipated to begin on 18 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in environmental consulting or data methodology development. Businesses that excel in collaborating with public bodies and have expertise in greenhouse gas emissions, especially scope 3 emissions, will be well-positioned to compete. Participants can contribute to shaping sustainable practices within the Scottish public sector, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio in environmental research services. This initiative offers a strategic avenue for growth by supporting the development of consistent and scalable solutions to environmental challenges.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Domestic Climate Change Division would like to appoint a service provider to carry out research into the reporting of scope 3 'Group 2' greenhouse gas emissions by Scottish public bodies. This group of emissions includes those from purchased goods and services, construction, leased assets and investments. Measuring and monitoring emissions is a vital step as public bodies work to reduce their climate impact. 'Group 2' emissions are thought likely to be relevant to most public bodies, however, these are more complex areas of emissions to estimate, and collaboration and research are required to develop data collection methodologies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to undertake further research into a group of scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, referred to as 'Group 2' emissions, that are considered highly likely to apply to local authorities and other public bodies, and that require collaboration and further work to develop data collection methodologies. They will be more complex to report on but are likely to contribute significant amounts of emissions and are therefore important to include. Scope 3 Group 2 emissions are defined in line with the GHG Protocol and include - - category 1 - purchased goods and services - category 2 - capital assets - category 4 - upstream transportation and distribution - category 8 - upstream leased assets - category 13 - downstream leased assets - category 15 - investments. The research needs to establish the relevance and applicability of Group 2 emissions to local authorities and other Scottish public bodies, and to assess the available methodologies for estimating these emissions, taking into account the varied nature of the public sector, data availability and quality, and materiality. Project outputs are expected to include: recommendations for consistent and proportionate methodologies for data collection and calculation of emissions, including the use of suitable tools; recommended timeframes for implementing the reporting of each category; and instructions for bodies on data requirements and recommendations on how these data should be obtained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550913 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 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 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550913

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550913
  DECC - Scope 3 Group 2 Emissions Research - The Scottish Government's Domestic Climate Change Division would like to appoint a service provider to carry out research into the reporting of scope 3 'Group 2' greenhouse gas emissions by Scottish public bodies. This group of emissions includes those from purchased goods and services, construction, leased assets and investments. Measuring and monitoring emissions is a vital step as public bodies work to reduce their climate impact. 'Group 2' emissions are thought likely to be relevant to most public bodies, however, these are more complex areas of emissions to estimate, and collaboration and research are required to develop data collection methodologies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823459
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823459

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