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title: "PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems"
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# PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems

Buyer: University of Glasgow  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846178

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is buying a research and consultancy study to assess how climate-related risks interact across critical infrastructure systems. The work concerns interdependencies between infrastructure systems, rather than the provision or construction of infrastructure itself. The study is intended to help understand how climate hazards and impacts in one system may affect others. The requirement is categorised as research and development consultancy services (CPV 73210000) and is to be delivered in Glasgow. The University of Glasgow is the buyer. The procurement is a single service requirement, covering the study described in the schedule of requirements. Bidders should consider whether they can bring the relevant research expertise and analytical capability to examine climate-related risks across connected infrastructure systems.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, using electronic submission. The tender submission deadline was 3 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening scheduled for the same time. The contract is for 360 days. One lot covers the full study. The evaluation basis is not described in the information available here. Economic selection requirements include public liability, employers’ liability and professional indemnity insurance, each with cover of at least £5 million. Suppliers must provide accounts for at least three years and demonstrate annual turnover of at least £500,000. Alternative bids are not permitted. The contract allows electronic payment and ordering, and electronic invoicing. Community benefits form part of the requirement, and bidders are asked to state what they will deliver.

This opportunity is best suited to research consultancies, universities and specialist firms with the capability to investigate climate-related risk and the connections between critical infrastructure systems. Suppliers should be able to undertake a substantial, year-long analytical study and provide clear findings relevant to the University’s requirement. Bidders need to meet the specified financial and insurance thresholds: at least three years of accounts showing annual turnover of £500,000 or more, plus £5 million cover for public liability, employers’ liability and professional indemnity. The buyer also seeks community benefits, such as employment or training opportunities, workforce development, equality and diversity initiatives, SME and third-sector subcontracting opportunities, supply-chain development, or educational support. Suppliers with credible plans to deliver relevant community benefits may be well placed to respond.

## Notice

PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems Please refer to the PURCH2961 - Schedule of Requirements document for additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567030 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Glasgow |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567030

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567030
  PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems - PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

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