Invitations to quote
ClimateXChange funds research in two ways:
- A call-down programme aimed at delivering responses to particular research questions via open procurement. Project requests are solicited in response to Scottish Government calls for ClimateXChange projects at several points in the year.
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs) who work in universities and research institutes, and have individual work plans agreed with the relevant Scottish Government policy division.
In 2023, we have commissioned more than 30 research projects, aiming to understand how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, how different sectors can adapt to a changing climate and how to create policies that are fair and make the most of Scotland’s assets.
Examples of previous work and impact can be found on the Research and Impact case studies pages. Our step-by-step guide on best practice in responding to our invitations to quote for projects can be found on the page Tips for writing research proposals.
The University of Edinburgh Terms and Conditions of contract for services can be found at: Standard terms and conditions goods and services. It is expected that these will be the terms and conditions which govern any resulting contract. Our data retention policy aligns with the University of Edinburgh data retention periods.
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We also encourage researchers to offer us insights that may be relevant to climate-related policies. This can be done for instance by contacting us about research evidence or to suggest blog posts.
Invitations to quote for research projects
Present and future financing for heat networks in Scotland
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to provide evidence regarding the current financing of heat networks in Scotland and internationally, and to identify the most suitable financial levers for incentivising private finance in the heat networks sector.
The notice for this tender can be found at: View Notice – Public Contracts Scotland
Submissions must be received by noon on Tuesday 9 July 2024.
NOTE: We are using PCS-Tender to carry out this procurement process. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, you will be required to do so.
Please visit the PCS-Tender website to express your interest in this Notice and access the tender documentation. Please search for Project Code 26922 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers and use the Search/Filter function, then the Project Code from the dropdown list. Please note that once you have expressed interest in the ITT it will move to your My ITTs area.
If you have already registered on Public Contracts Scotland and PCS-Tender and paired your accounts you can access PCS-Tender through your Public Contracts Scotland Control Panel.
For further information on using PCS -Tender or finding an ITT or PQQ on PCS -Tender, please visit Information and Support page – Supplier User Guides.
Evidence review on the potential role of alternatives to primary aggregates to deliver reductions in GHG emissions
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission an evidence review on the potential role of recycled aggregates and alternative materials in delivering reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the role of taxation in promoting these reductions.
Submissions must be received by noon on Monday 19 August 2024.
Estimating fabric energy efficiency rating using EPC metrics
ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to investigate the use of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) metrics as a predictor of fabric energy efficiency for domestic properties.
Submissions must be received by noon on Thusday 25 July 2024.
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