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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Contact

Iona MacIntosh

Email

iona.macintosh [at] gov.scot

Telephone

+44 412425466

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework

Reference number

CASE/666904

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this contract notice is for the procurement of the Scotland鈥檚 Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Framework (SPSHD) previously known as the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency (鈥淣DEE鈥�) Framework for public sector estate improvement works.

This procurement will follow a two stage Restricted Procedure: suppliers will first complete an SPD, and shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to submit a full tender at the ITT stage.

The Framework, which the Scottish Government will manage, will cover building energy 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. It will enable public sector bodies wishing to take forward energy retrofit projects to use (or 鈥榗all off) the Framework and run mini-competitions with suppliers appointed to it to deliver those projects.

In addition, the Scottish Government will incorporate the decarbonisation of heating systems into the Framework to meet strategic objectives around net zero.

In addition to the delivery of works as part of energy retrofit projects, public sector bodies may require framework suppliers to deliver ancillary services. For example, at call-off stage, Economic Operators may be expected to demonstrate their capability to operate and maintain the technology they install. This could include ongoing maintenance or technical support; however, such services will be subject to Framework Public Bodies' needs and may not be required for every project. Where these services are necessary, suppliers may be requested to provide them directly or alternatively through an approved subcontractor, with responsibility for quality and performance remaining with the primary contractor.

The Framework will have one lot, comprising multiple framework suppliers each able to deliver energy efficiency works and services to public sector bodies via a range of technical solutions that will provide guaranteed energy performance over the term of the call-off contract awarded under the Framework.

Economic Operators will be expected to have the capacity to provide the services, including via supply chain, across all regions of Scotland including the Highlands and Islands.

Further details on the project can be found in the Draft Statement of Requirements documents located in PCS-T. This document is subject to change.

No public sector body is committed to place an order under the Framework Agreement.

The Framework is intended to support large-scale, complex retrofit and decarbonisation projects, typically exceeding 1 million GBP in value, although project values may vary depending on specific requirements. Projects below this value may also be delivered through the Framework where appropriate; however, alternative existing frameworks may be better suited to lower-value or less complex requirements.

Please note that this Framework once placed can be accessed by all public sector bodies including:

- central government

- health boards

- local authorities and arms-length external organisations

- universities higher education institutes and further education colleges

- other public bodies

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 拢75,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 09323000 - District heating
• 42511110 - Heat pumps
• 42515000 - District heating boiler
• 44622000 - Heat-recovery systems
• 44622100 - Heat-recovery equipment
• 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
• 45232141 - Heating works
• 45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work
• 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
• 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
• 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
• 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 45251200 - Heating plant construction work
• 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
• 71321200 - Heating-system design services
• 09330000 - Solar energy
• 09331000 - Solar panels
• 09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production
• 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
• 09332000 - Solar installation
• 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
• 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
• 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The SPSHD Framework will operate as a single lot, multi supplier framework, appointing a range of capable economic operators able to deliver energy retrofit and heat decarbonisation solutions across the public sector estate. It will be managed by the Scottish Government. Services delivered under the Framework may include measures relating to building fabric, building services and controls (such as heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and water systems), on site renewable technologies, and connections to district heating networks.

It is intended that the Framework will be awarded on an unranked basis and the method of call off will be through a mini- competition process. All projects will be delivered through a Design and Build Energy Performance Contract model, under which suppliers appointed to the Framework will be invited to compete for individual projects via mini competition call off procedures run by Participating Authorities. Mini competitions may be staged where appropriate to reflect project scale, complexity, or risk. Call off contracts may include associated operation and maintenance services where required on a project specific basis. The Framework will be established for an initial three year term, with the option to extend for a further one year, and suppliers must be capable of delivering works and services across all geographic areas of Scotland, including rural, island, and remote locations.

The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Scottish Police Authority, Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their members across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and associate member organisations including their associated and affiliated bodies, Scottish health boards or special health boards , all NHS Scotland, The Integrated Joint Boards established further to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act 2014, bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Student Loans Company Limited, the Forestry Commission, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. Information about agencies of the Scottish Ministers and offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices is available at: Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies are listed at: Information about the Review of Public Procurement in Scotland and links to the other Centres of Expertise are available at:

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70

Price - Weighting: 30

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 拢75,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial contract duration is 36 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Maximum number: 16

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Due to the character limits, not all objective criteria can be outlined in this notice.

Full details of the objective criteria are outlined in the SPD Guidance Document in PCS-T.

The SPD selection process will consist of 3 Parts:

Part One: Mandatory and Discretionary Exclusion Grounds (Pass/Fail);

Part Two: Minimum Selection Criteria (Pass/Fail); and

Part Three: Scored Selection Criteria (Weighted) Only Economic Operators who pass Stage One and Two will progress to Stage Three.

Up to a maximum of 16 Economic Operators achieving the highest overall scores at Part Three, having passed all mandatory requirements at Part One and Two, and having achieved the minimum score threshold of 2 in each Question for B1, B2, B4 and B5, will be invited to Restricted Procedure Stage 2 (ITT Stage).

Where fewer than 16 Economic Operators meet these requirements, only those compliant Economic Operators will be invited to the ITT Stage.

In the event that more than 16 Economic Operators meet the minimum requirements and achieve scores sufficient to be considered for short-listing and a tie occurs for 16th place, the tie-break will be determined by reference to the highest score achieved in question B1 (Technical and Professional Ability). Where scores remain equal, scores will be considered sequentially for Questions B2 to B5 until the tie is resolved and highest score is identified.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

SPD 4B.1.2 -"Average鈥� yearly turnover for the last 3 years.

SPD 4B.4 - Financial Ratios

SPD 4B.5 鈥� Insurance

The requirements under SPD Questions 4B.1.2 (Turnover), 4B.4 (Financial Ratios), and 4B.5 (Insurance) are minimum Pass/Fail criteria. Full details are provided in the SPD Guidance Document available via PCS T.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

SPD 4B.1.2 - Average Annual Turnover

Economic Operators must have an average annual turnover must be equal to or greater than 2.5 million GBP over the last 3 years.

In the event that the Economic Operators does not comply with this requirement, they will not be considered any further in this tendering exercise.

Links to an electronic copy of the relevant audited financial statements or other such documentation the Economic Operator is offering as means of proof should be provided.

SPD 4B.4 - Financial Ratios

Economic Operators must confirm that as a minimum, 2 out of the following 3 ratios can be met in respect of each of the most recent three financial years (where data is available) to achieve a pass.

1 Profitability 鈥� this is taken as profit after tax but before dividends and minority interests. If a company makes a profit then it is a pass for this ratio;

2 Liquidity 鈥� this is calculated as current assets, divided by current liabilities. If the answer is greater than or equal to one then it is a pass for this ratio;

3 Gearing 鈥� this is calculated as the total external secured borrowing (i.e. debt) divided by Total Assets expressed as a percentage. If the answer is less than or equal to 100% it is considered a pass for this ratio.

There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the Economic Operators economic and financial standing.

Economic Operators who do not comply with the above financial requirements but are part of a Group, can provide a Parent Guarantee if the Parent company satisfies the financial requirements stipulated above.

In the event that the Economic Operators does not comply with this requirement, they will not be considered any further in this tendering exercise. The Procurement Officer may ask for annual accounts from the Economic Operators.

SPD 4B.5 - Insurance

It is a requirement that Economic Operators hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract the types

of insurance indicated below:

Employer鈥檚 (Compulsory) Liability Insurance - in the sum of not less than 5 million GBP or in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.

Public Liability Insurance - in the sum of not less than 10 million GBP in respect of each claim.

Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance - in the sum of not less than 5 million GBP in any one claim.

Such insurance must be maintained for the duration of the Agreement.

Economic Operators who do not currently have or cannot commit to obtaining the levels of Insurance requested may be excluded from the procurement process. In event of award of a Framework, Scottish Government will seek proof that these Insurance provisions have been fully complied.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

SPD 4C.1 - Previous Experience

SPD 4C.4 - Supply Chain Management

SPD 4C.6.1 - Educational and Professional Qualifications

SPD 4C.7 - Environmental Management

SPD 4C.10 - Percentage of the contract you intend to sub-contract

SPD 4D.1 - Quality Assurance

SPD 4D.2 - Environmental Management Standards

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Due to the character limits, not all minimum standards can be outlined in this section. Full details of standards required and pass/fail criteria are outlined in the SPD Guidance Document in PCS-T.

SPD 4C1.1 Previous Experience

Economic Operators will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the works as described in part II.2.4 of the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.

Economic Operators should refer to the SPD Guidance Document on PCS-T for further information as this question will be assessed based

upon a scored selection criteria in order to short list suppliers to be taken forward to Stage 2 (ITT Stage).

4C.4 Supply Chain Management

If Economic Operators intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence as detailed within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T

4C.6.1 - Educational and Professional Qualifications Environmental Management

Economic Operators will be required to confirm that their managerial staff have the relevant educational and professional qualifications and hold Chartered Status or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to the procurement (ie associated with the energy efficiency retrofit and / or clean heat installation of buildings) and issued by a recognised professional body appropriate to the discipline and must be current and valid.

Only Economic Operators who meet this requirement will achieve a Pass for Question 4C.6.1 as detailed within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T.

4C.7 Environmental Management

Economic Operators will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the climate emergency and the impact of their organisation, including their organisation鈥檚 own scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Accepted evidence is detailed within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T.

Only Economic Operators who provide the required Climate Change Plan Template(s), in line with SPD (Scotland) Guidance, will achieve a Pass for Question 4C.7.

4C.10 Percentage of the contract you intend to sub-contract

Economic Operators will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.

4D.1 Quality Assurance Schemes

Quality Management Procedures

The Economic Operators must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent),

OR

The Economic Operators must have the documented policies and procedures as detailed within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T.

Health and Safety Procedures

The Economic Operators must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum.

OR,

The Economic Operators must have the documented policies and procedures as detailed within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T.

4D.2 Environmental Management Standards

The Economic Operators must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate,

OR

The Economic Operators must have the documented Policies and procedures as outlined within the SPD Guidance Document attached to PCS-T.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2025/S 000-016116

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

22 June 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

12 October 2026

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The Framework will be placed for a 3-year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 3-year period.

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

It is envisaged that up to 12 contractors will be appointed, however Scottish Government reserve the right to vary this number down based on the number of competent bids received.

Prior to submitting an SPD response, Economic Operators must review the draft Statement of Requirements in addition to the Contract Notice and satisfy themselves that they are able to deliver the works (and any ancillary services) described therein.

The Statement of Requirements is provided for indicative purposes only and may be subject to refinement or amendment prior to the Invitation to Tender stage.

SPD (Scotland) will be scored in accordance with the SPD Guidance Document which can be located via PCS-T.

Economic Operators must download and complete a separate SPD (Scotland) form for any subcontractors involved in the delivery of this service.

Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria (Stage 2) will be outlined within the Invitation to Tender once issued to successful stage 2 Suppliers using the 0-4 scoring methodology.

Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract to which a pass/fail marking will attach as part of the Award Criteria.

Economic Operators will be required to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) using Supply25 to demonstrate they can meet the minimum Cyber Security Requirements.

The questionnaire will be aligned to a Moderate Cyber Risk Profile established for this contract, based on the Contracting Authority鈥檚 assessment of cyber risk.

Further details will be set out in the ITT documents at Stage 2.

A contract condition will require the Economic Operators to comply with the minimum security requirements.

Economic Operators must also confirm

-they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of the contract at least the real Living Wage

-they will meet standards on payment of subcontractors

Economic Operators who do not pass these questions will not be subject to Commercial Analysis. As a result the tender will not be considered further.

Please ensure that Expression of Interest in this opportunity are provided via PCS-T messaging portal by 29 May 26. SPD Returns are due 22 June 26 as outlined above.

The total estimated value of all projects to be delivered through the SPSHD Framework is in the range of 50m鈥�75m GBP. This range reflects current forecasting and acknowledges the inherent uncertainty in demand over the Framework鈥檚 duration. It represents the contracting authority鈥檚 best estimate of the anticipated maximum value at the point of commencing procurement. It is provided for indicative and transparency purposes only and is intended to offer sufficient headroom over the Framework term. It does not constitute a commitment to award contracts up to this value, nor does it represent any form of guaranteed or minimum level of spend.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 30427. For more information see:

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Community Benefits will be delivered as per the tender documentation.

(SC Ref:830291)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Edinburgh

EH1 1LB

Country

United Kingdom