Teams selected for the two-year framework will work alongside the local authority of the Scottish Highlands to provide a range of consultancy services and works to deliver energy efficiency upgrades.The framework is divided into five lots covering consultancy and advice, building fabric improvements, heating and ventilation, renewables and ancillary systems, and building controls. Up to 40 teams will be selected in total.According to the brief: This notice is for [an] energy efficiency framework for the Highland Council, for contractors to provide a range of energy efficiency works and services. This includes but is not limited to consultancy & advice, building fabric improvements, heating & ventilation, renewables & ancillary systems and building controls.AdvertisementThe Highland Council is responsible for the 25,653km2 Highland area of Scotland which is home to around 235,710 people. The latest framework will help deliver transformational change in the way energy efficiency and renewable works are carried out across the region.The appointed teams will work on a range of domestic and non-domestic properties across the Highlands as part of the councils net zero ambitions. Upgrades may include insulation, the improvement or replacement of current heating systems and the installation of solar PV.The Highland Council is seeking to undertake a transformational change to the delivery of energy efficiency and renewable works across the region. The proposal to establish a Highland Energy Efficiency framework (2024-2028) for energy efficiency and associated works to both domestic and non-domestic properties in the Highland region.The latest procurement comes eight years after the Highland Council launched a design contest for three low-cost and remote visitor centres in Wester Ross as part of Scotlands 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design celebrations.Bids for inclusion on the latest framework will be evaluated 100 per cent on quality.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject titleEnergy Efficiency FrameworkClientThe Highland CouncilContract value25 millionFirst round deadline 5pm, 14 February 2025Restrictions TbcMore informationhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2024