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.
- Research fellows who work in universities and research institutes, and have individual work plans agreed with the relevant Scottish Government policy division.
In 2024-25, we have commissioned and managed more than 50 new and ongoing 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 our Published Research, Research fellowships 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. 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. Please note separate T&Cs for fellowships are available on request.
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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
Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment & Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission two lots of work:
Lot 1 – the development of modelling that can be used to investigate the balance and trade-offs between investments in energy efficiency and clean heating measures.
Lot 2 – a project to provide an up-to-date picture of the potential sources of recoverable heat in Scotland and their characteristics.
The notice for this tender can be found at: View Notice – Public Contracts Scotland
Please 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 31965 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.
Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Monitoring catchment-scale restoration outcomes for climate adaptation and biodiversity
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to identify which measures and metrics are being captured for the evaluation of adaptation and biodiversity benefits of catchment scale restoration in Scotland, and in which catchments they are being captured.
Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Making Climate Futures Real
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research on how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland.
The notice for this tender can be found at: View Notice – Public Contracts Scotland
Please 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 64414 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.
Submissions must be received by noon on Monday 27 July 2026.
Understanding Eco-Distress & Communicating Climate-Related Uncertainty to Decision Makers
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission two lots of work:
Lot 1 – Understanding eco-distress in Scotland’s young people.
Lot 2 – Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication.
The notice for this tender can be found at: View Notice – Public Contracts Scotland
Please 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 64470 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.
Submissions must be received by noon on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Invitations to quote for research fellowships
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