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Upcoming #SupplierOpp with Scottish Procurement Alliance

Scottish Procurement Alliance has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), seeking suppliers for a Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework.

The Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been released to create awareness of an upcoming framework tender for Retrofit, Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency works.

The Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework Works Framework N9 will be the successor to LHC's successful Energy Efficiency Framework (N8). The new framework will be designed to support clients with delivering a range of retrofit and decarbonisation measures on their journey to achieving net zero targets.

The full scope of this framework will be defined following engagement with clients and interested parties as part of LHC's market engagement activities. However, this framework will allow for works to be carried out in both residential and non-residential buildings including:

• Workstream 1: Building Insulation & Performance (Passive)
• Workstream 2: Heating Systems
• Workstream 3: Control and Management Systems
• Workstream 4: Solar PV & Electrical
• Workstream 5: Servicing & Maintenance of Renewable Systems
• Workstream 6: Retrofit and Decarbonisation Multi-Disciplinary Works
• Workstream 7: Retrofit and Decarbonisation Consultancy Services

The initial proposed lots under these workstreams have been listed, however, these will be refined and finalised following the pre-tender engagement process so may change and be different when the contract notice is released in due course. LHC will be carrying out a series of pre-tender engagement events both online and in person. To register your early interest in this framework opportunity and to get further updates and be notified regarding opportunities to engage with LHC please register on LHC's e-Tendering portal. 

LHC will be hosting a webinar event for contractor and consultancy organisations interested in participating in the pre-tender engagement for this framework on Wednesday 20 September at 2pm, you can register for this online event via the Eventbrite page. 

The contract notice is anticipated to be published early-January 2024. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in bidding for this framework, please register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit Public Contracts Scotland website.

Support from the Supplier Development Programme

The Supplier Development Programme offers aligned training to all SMEs, supported businesses and third sector organisations so you can become ‘tender ready’ for any opportunity. To help you prepare for Scottish Procurement Alliance's upcoming tender opportunity, come along to the free 1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) - How to Find and Bid for Opportunities webinar on 14 September. Join SDP's expert trainer to learn all you need to know about using and maximising Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).