PUBLIC sector organisations across Scotland will attend an event later this month designed to highlight new approaches on making ‘greener’ and more energy-efficient buildings.
Taking place on Monday 28 April 2025, the event will be held at the Livingston HQ of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). SPA will showcase its newly launched £120 million Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework, which aims to support large-scale energy upgrades across public sector buildings.
Attendees will hear from specialists in retrofit delivery, policy, clean energy innovation, and sustainability training.
Lesley Anderson, regional director at SPA, said, “When it comes to tackling emissions from our buildings, Scotland’s public sector has both an enormous challenge and an incredible opportunity. This event brings together expert voices, real case studies, and practical tools to help public bodies accelerate their retrofit ambitions.
“It’s also a chance to explore the benefits of our new N9 framework – a flexible, future-facing solution that has been designed specifically to support public organisations in navigating the many complexities of retrofit and decarbonisation projects.”
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the impact and practicalities of delivering retrofit projects at scale, with discussions ranging from technical systems and funding access to design feasibility and social value monitoring.
The N9 framework delivers a full-service solution, from feasibility and grant identification to project delivery across fabric, electrical, and clean heating upgrades. It is the largest-ever framework from SPA.
Lesley added, “Public sector leaders are seeking trusted routes to decarbonisation that are cost-effective, compliant and deliver measurable impact. N9 has been created to meet exactly those needs. It is a fully integrated framework that links public sector buyers with pre-qualified contractors, consultants, and funding pathways – giving them the tools and support needed to decarbonise assets of every size and complexity.”
A portion of income generated from the N9 framework will be reinvested to help tackle Scotland’s green skills shortage, supporting training centres and academies that are upskilling the future clean energy workforce.
With places exclusively reserved for public sector organisations, the free event also provides opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.
To register for the event or learn more about the N9 framework, visit: https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/news/events/the-opportunities-of-net-zero-homes-and-buildings/
