--- title: "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is overseeing a procurement process titled "Evidence for Scotland’s Heat Transition – Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources," which falls under the education industry category. This tender, located in Scotland, is at the tender stage and utilises an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 1st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement aims to establish a Framework Agreement to support the Scottish Government in developing policies related to emission reduction and climate change adaptation, focusing on clean heat retrofit modelling and potential sources of recoverable heat. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in energy efficiency, clean heating, and environmental modelling research. Particularly, businesses familiar with public contracts and possessing a robust financial and insurance stance are well-positioned to submit competitive bids, meeting the required economic and technical criteria. There is a potential total value of £190,000, divided across two lots, providing an opportunity for selected businesses to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in Scotland, which could bolster their expertise and portfolio in this burgeoning sector. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources" as outlined in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. ### Lot Information Modelling the Balance in Clean Heat and Energy Efficiency Investment. This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) wishes to commission research and analysis to support the Scottish Government as it develops policies on reducing emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change and enabling a just transition to net zero. Including the development of modelling that can be used to investigate the balance and trade-offs between investments in energy efficiency and clean heating measures. Please see further detail in Schedule 3. Potential Sources of Recoverable Heat for Heat Networks in Scotland. This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is for an Open procedure which shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015 to establish a Framework Agreement. ClimateXChange(CXC) wishes to commission a project to provide an up-to-date picture of the potential sources of recoverable heat in Scotland and their characteristics. Please see further information in Schedule 3. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556975 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | Lots value | £190,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556975 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556975 Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources - The University of Edinburgh wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of "Evidence for Scotland's Heat Transition - Clean Heat Retrofit Modelling and Recoverable Heat Sources" as outlined in Schedule 3 - Statement of Requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833395 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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