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Publications

We publish a wide range of documents, toolkits and guides that support the delivery of better infrastructure projects. All those resources are available here and can be found easily using the workstream filters. All our corporate documents are available in the Corporate Publications section. 

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SFTi Portfolio Investor Information - March 2024

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NPD Investor Information - March 2024

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hub Programme dashboard - March 2024

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hub Programme Pipeline - March 2024

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Heat Network Delivery Models
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Commercial Considerations for EV Infrastructure Service Contracts

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Key Worker Housing

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hub Programme Dashboard - December 2023

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SFT REMA Summary Document - November 2023

(2.30 MB)
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SFT REMA Report - A vision for Scotland - November 2023

(3.97 MB)
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hub Dashboard - September 2023

(242.89 KB)
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Information and Asset Data Transfer at Project Handback

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Handback Asset Data Transition Tracker Template

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Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard
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Final Legal Opinion - Council Built Homes for Market Rent and Sale

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Council Built Homes for Market Rent and Sale Briefing Paper

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Advice Note on Council Built Homes for Market Rent and Sale Case Studies

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Initial Draft Template Concession Contract

(672.31 KB)
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Draft Template Parent Company Guarantee

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Draft Template Lease

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Draft Inter-Authority Agreement Template

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Critique of Existing EVI Procurement Options

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Frequently Asked Questions - June 2023

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Review of Plug In Vehicle Uptake

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A National Metrics Library for the Built Environment: Strategy for Implementation

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hub Programme Dashboard and Definitions - June 2023

(351.02 KB)
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hub Pipeline - Jun 2023

(687.02 KB)
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LEIP Project Development Process

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LEIP Programme Overview

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LEIP Programme Board – Roles and Terms of Reference

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LEIP Phase 3 – Metrics, Terms & Conditions

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LEIP Phase 1 & 2 – Metrics, Terms & Conditions

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LEIP Outcomes Based Funding Briefing Document

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LEIP Programme Team Organogram

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LEIP Programme Assurance

(536.55 KB)
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EVIF Local Authority Briefing Slides - May 2022

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EVIF Evaluation Framework: Blank Template - March 2023

(187.98 KB)
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New Frontiers for Smarter Working - 2023 and Beyond

pdf (1.30 MB)
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Infralink-Exchange Playbook

pdf (3.12 MB)
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Town Centre Living Report

pdf (9.38 MB)
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SFTi Portfolio Investor Information - February 2023

(94.56 KB)
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Benefits of Shared Workspace

pdf (1.91 MB)
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Public EV Charging in Scotland: Insight Report on Tariffs

pdf (371.04 KB)
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SFT Scene Setting Slides

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East Lothian Council Slides

(1.70 MB)
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EDF Slides

(2.21 MB)
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ChargePlace Scotland Slides

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Burness Paull Slides

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Scottish Construction Accord

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Briefing and Evaluation Framework

pdf (3.66 MB)
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NPD Public Interest Directors

(105.57 KB)
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A guide to Property Asset Strategy in the Scottish Public Sector

pdf (5.02 MB)
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Measuring and valuing the inclusive growth impact from infrastructure investment

pdf (1.62 MB)
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Developing New Pathways for Infrastructure Decision making

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Guidance on pathways to net zero for assets delivered under PPP contracts

pdf (553.23 KB)
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Council Built Homes for Market Rent and Sale - conculsion/next steps - May 2022

pdf (268.34 KB)
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Council Built Homes for Market Rent and Sale - Legal Opinion - May 2022

pdf (1.24 MB)
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Phasing out petrol and diesel cars and vans from the public sector fleet

pdf (663.71 KB)
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund - Programme Briefing - Slide Deck cover

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund - Programme Briefing - Slide Deck

pdf (1.80 MB)
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NPF4 Delivery Research Report

pdf (1.06 MB)
How to develop and operate shared workspace - Guidance cover

How to develop and operate shared workspace - Guidance

pdf (1.86 MB)
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EVIF Programme Briefing Slides - March 2022

(1.80 MB)
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Template New Project Request

pdf (895.18 KB)

Friends of the Scotsman article - Just Transition

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Place Guide Infographic

pdf (125.46 KB)
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Place Guide

pdf (2.63 MB)
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Guidance on Operational PPP Projects (30 Sept 2021)

pdf (167.20 KB)
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hub South West Pipeline

pdf (78.46 KB)
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hub North Pipeline

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Report July 2021

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hub West - VEAT Pipeline

xlsx (22.58 KB)
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Guidance on Operational PPP Projects - March 2021

pdf (175.70 KB)
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Public Engagement on Infrastructure

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New Frontiers for Smarter Working - Executive Summary

pdf (1.13 MB)
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New Frontiers For Smarter Working

pdf (4.21 MB)
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New Frontiers for Smarter Working - Day in the Life

pdf (284.28 KB)
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hub Impact Assessment - Full Report

pdf (721.62 KB)
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hub Impact Assessment - Summary Report

pdf (131.27 KB)
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Possible pipeline of hub East Central projects

pdf (85.73 KB)
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Possible pipeline of hub South East projects

pdf (62.55 KB)
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hub Impact Assessment Report

pdf (721.62 KB)
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Law Hospital Case Study

pdf (484.99 KB)
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Scotsman Article - 10 November

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Enabling Industrial and Commercial Space in Scotland

pdf (6.48 MB)
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Infralink Programme - Scotsman 3 November 2020

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Guidance: Measuring Social Value using the SFT TOMs

pdf (1.23 MB)
Guidance on Operational PPP Projects (Comparison Sept 2020 - to June 2020) cover

Guidance on Operational PPP Projects (Comparison Sept 2020 - to June 2020)

pdf (178.10 KB)
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Guidance on Operational PPP Projects (Sept 2020)

pdf (177.30 KB)
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Can local authorities deliver housing for sale and rent?

pdf (692.17 KB)
Queensferry High School - Virtual Transition Model cover

Queensferry High School - Virtual Transition Model

pdf (3.16 MB)
Scottish Parliament Case Study cover

Scottish Parliament Case Study

pdf (299.49 KB)
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NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital

pdf (319.57 KB)
Operational PPP Contract Management: An Operating Model cover

Operational PPP Contract Management: An Operating Model

pdf (320.74 KB)
PPP Projects Nearing End of Contract: A Programme Approach cover

PPP Projects Nearing End of Contract: A Programme Approach

pdf (742.68 KB)
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Tramway Theatre

pdf (338.83 KB)
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Scottish Parliament

pdf (297.95 KB)
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Queensferry High School

pdf (339.93 KB)
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Forth Valley College

pdf (332.72 KB)
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BIM - Cultural

pdf (293.64 KB)
North West Community Campus - Lessons Learned Report cover

North West Community Campus - Lessons Learned Report

pdf (625.78 KB)
Root Cause Analysis Report - North West Community Campus cover

Root Cause Analysis Report - North West Community Campus

pdf (1.05 MB)
Assessing Demand for Commercial Development - Report cover

Assessing Demand for Commercial Development - Report

pdf (1.71 MB)
Scottish Futures Trust - PRS Report cover

Scottish Futures Trust - PRS Report

pdf (5.56 MB)
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Operational Phase Guidance

pdf (499.21 KB)
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Sunnyside Royal Hospital

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Scotland's Digital Potential - SFT Report cover

Scotland's Digital Potential - SFT Report

pdf (1.60 MB)
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Schools Video Case Studies

pdf (988.27 KB)
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National TOMs Framework for social value measurement

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Enabling Infrastructure - Interim Report

pdf (844.49 KB)
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Options Appraisal Model

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Guidance on Selecting a Procurement Strategy and a Form of Contract cover

Guidance on Selecting a Procurement Strategy and a Form of Contract

pdf (1.33 MB)
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Key Stage Review Process - Information Note

pdf (263.57 KB)
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CDE Implementation Research

pdf (1.62 MB)
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Client Project Info Manager - ITT Template

docx (159.71 KB)
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Standard Form Project Agreement (hub build only)

doc (1.42 MB)
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Standard Form DBDA - July 2018

doc (1.30 MB)
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Standard hub Project Agreement User's Guide (version 2.5)

docx (521.21 KB)
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Standard Service Level Specification - hub (version 3)

doc (571.90 KB)
Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design - Presentation cover

Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design - Presentation

pdf (5.35 MB)
NORR - Reference Design - Presentation cover

NORR - Reference Design - Presentation

pdf (7.02 MB)
East Ayrshire Council - Reference Design - Presentation cover

East Ayrshire Council - Reference Design - Presentation

pdf (4.95 MB)
NORR - Reference Design - Appendices cover

NORR - Reference Design - Appendices

pdf (6.05 MB)
NORR - Reference Design (Section 6) Refurbishment Solutions cover

NORR - Reference Design (Section 6) Refurbishment Solutions

pdf (713.29 KB)
NORR - Reference Design (Section 5) The Model in East Ayrshire cover

NORR - Reference Design (Section 5) The Model in East Ayrshire

pdf (1.26 MB)
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NORR - Reference Design (Sections 1-4)

pdf (5.57 MB)
Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design Appendices cover

Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design Appendices

pdf (5.05 MB)
Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Section 6) Refurbishment Solutions cover

Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Section 6) Refurbishment Solutions

pdf (269.90 KB)
Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Section 5) The Model in East Ayrshire cover

Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Section 5) The Model in East Ayrshire

pdf (1.61 MB)
Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Sections 1-4) cover

Anderson Bell + Christie - Reference Design (Sections 1-4)

pdf (7.80 MB)
St James Centre Case Study cover

St James Centre Case Study

pdf (1.66 MB)
BIM Inverness Case Study cover

BIM Inverness Case Study

pdf (389.24 KB)
Scotland's Schools for the Future - Interim Findings Report cover

Scotland's Schools for the Future - Interim Findings Report

pdf (5.47 MB)
Inspiring Learning: Spaces Toolkit cover

Inspiring Learning: Spaces Toolkit

pdf (4.76 MB)
BIM Case Study - Raith Interchange cover

BIM Case Study - Raith Interchange

pdf (286.30 KB)
BIM Case Study - Marischal Square cover

BIM Case Study - Marischal Square

pdf (988.27 KB)
BIM Case Study - Edinburgh Castle cover

BIM Case Study - Edinburgh Castle

pdf (293.28 KB)
BIM Scoping Workshop Report cover

BIM Scoping Workshop Report

pdf (1.32 MB)
Outputs Summary for CPR cover

Outputs Summary for CPR

pdf (634.17 KB)
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SFT BIM Training for Public Procurers

pdf (7.25 MB)
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Environment Sustainability Toolkit

pdf (4.03 MB)
Excel Spreadsheet

Environment Performance Tracker

xlsx (251.92 KB)
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Guidance on contract assurance and retention

pdf (794.20 KB)
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Guidance on linkages and collaboration between contracting authorities

pdf (582.58 KB)
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hub Programme Consultant Payment October 2017

pdf (1.36 MB)
BIM Pathfinders Report - July 2017 cover

BIM Pathfinders Report - July 2017

pdf (5.11 MB)
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Inspiring Learning Spaces

pdf (2.09 MB)
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NHT Council Variant Members Agreement

doc (273.92 KB)
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NHT Original Facility Agreement

doc (119.30 KB)
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NHT Original Management Maintenance Agreement

doc (274.94 KB)
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NHT Original Members Agreement

doc (430.08 KB)
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NHT - Original Take Out Agreement

doc (382.98 KB)
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Value for Money Supplementary Guidance for Revenue Funded Projects

pdf (830.66 KB)
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Tax Incremental Financing in Scotland - SFT Guidance 2011

docx (611.60 KB)
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Review of Operational PPP Projects

pdf (320.35 KB)
HMT PFI Reform - SFT Response cover

HMT PFI Reform - SFT Response

pdf (658.83 KB)
West Dunbartonshire Council - Street Lighting Business Case cover

West Dunbartonshire Council - Street Lighting Business Case

pdf (1.45 MB)
Tax Incremental Financing - Review of Approach cover

Tax Incremental Financing - Review of Approach

pdf (489.52 KB)
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TPSP Response Template - SFT 23 June 2011

docx (24.61 KB)
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TIF chief exec process letter

docx (79.30 KB)
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TIF Submission - Part 3

pdf (1.91 MB)
TIF Submission - Part 2 cover

TIF Submission - Part 2

pdf (2.47 MB)
TIF Submission - Part 1 cover

TIF Submission - Part 1

pdf (2.60 MB)
TIF Recommendations Letter cover

TIF Recommendations Letter

pdf (136.51 KB)
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Standard form territory partnering agreement

doc (2.10 MB)
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Standard Project Agreement User's Guide (version 2 - June 2012)

doc (1.89 MB)
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SFT Street Lighting Technical Model - worked example

xlsx (560.76 KB)

SFT Street Lighting Technical Model

XLSX (549.10 KB)
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SFT Street Lighting Financial Model - worked example

xlsx (202.79 KB)
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SFT Street Lighting Financial Model

xlsx (180.64 KB)
SFT Energy Efficiency Measures - Technical Guidance and Accounting Impacts - Part B cover

SFT Energy Efficiency Measures - Technical Guidance and Accounting Impacts - Part B

pdf (651.38 KB)
SFT Energy Efficiency Measures - Commercial and Accounting Overview - Part A cover

SFT Energy Efficiency Measures - Commercial and Accounting Overview - Part A

pdf (321.74 KB)
Report on the Commercial Aspects of Local Authority Renewable Energy Production cover

Report on the Commercial Aspects of Local Authority Renewable Energy Production

pdf (1.87 MB)
PPP Publication Terminology Glossary cover

PPP Publication Terminology Glossary

pdf (287.05 KB)
Commercial Aspects Local Authority Renewable Energy Production - Main Report cover

Commercial Aspects Local Authority Renewable Energy Production - Main Report

pdf (1.88 MB)
Commercial Aspects Local Authority Renewable Energy Production - Executive Summary cover

Commercial Aspects Local Authority Renewable Energy Production - Executive Summary

pdf (225.97 KB)
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hub flowchart

pdf (21.63 KB)
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Use of Strategic Support Services in New Project Development

pdf (300.52 KB)
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Street Lighting Programme - Briefing Paper

pdf (628.66 KB)
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Street Lighting FAQs

pdf (225.68 KB)
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Standard Project Agreements Users Guide - Update October 2013

docx (484.20 KB)
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Stage 2 submissions demonstrating value for money

pdf (338.29 KB)
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Setting affordabilty caps in new hub projects

pdf (471.00 KB)
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SFT Payment Mechanism Model - Guidance Note

docx (360.83 KB)
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SFT Payment Mechanism Model - Guidance Appendices

xlsx (123.92 KB)
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Reference Primary Healthcare Design - Gareth Hoskins Architects

pdf (3.52 MB)
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Reference Primary Healthcare Design - BDP

pdf (7.01 MB)
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Quality and Efficiency Primary Health Care

pdf (4.80 MB)
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Primary Healthcare Performance Metric Guidance

pdf (1.03 MB)
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LED Street Lighting Assessment Scotland

pdf (310.91 KB)
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Exclusion from Public Contracts of companies which engage in blacklisting

pdf (659.89 KB)
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Energy Strategy Guidance Note on hub DBFM projects

pdf (367.44 KB)
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Brief and flowchart

pdf (40.87 KB)
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hub PDO Guidance Note - Project Readiness

pdf (359.33 KB)
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Schedule Part 6 Section 7

pdf (191.07 KB)
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Public Sector Delivery Structures for Low Carbon Investment

pdf (1.62 MB)
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Authority Construction Requirements Guidance Note

pdf (2.81 MB)
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£5K Home Brochure

pdf (833.91 KB)
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hub PDO Guidance Note

pdf (1.53 MB)
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Target Cost Guidance

pdf (407.66 KB)
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TIF Response Template

docx (38.50 KB)
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Guidance Note for Community Infrastructure Benchmark Database

pdf (1.58 MB)
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Whole Life Appraisal Tool for Construction

pdf (2.22 MB)
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Standard Service Level Specification - NPD Model

doc (641.02 KB)
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Standard Project Agreement (hub DBFM & NPD Model) User's Guide

doc (1.88 MB)
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Standard Form Project Agreement (NPD Model) (Version 2 - June 2012) comparison with version 1

pdf (1.91 MB)
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Standard Form Project Agreement (NPD Model) (Version 2 - June 2012)

doc (2.42 MB)
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Standard Form Project Agreement (NPD Model)

doc (2.80 MB)
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Schedule Part 6 Section 7 Guidance Note

pdf (238.80 KB)
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NPD Articles of Association - (version 2 - June 2012) comparison with version 1

pdf (271.64 KB)
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NPD Articles of Association

doc (483.33 KB)
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Local Authority approaches to promote and deliver the Green Deal

pdf (845.00 KB)
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Explanatory note on the NPD Model (Updated March 2015)

pdf (224.66 KB)
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Explanatory note on the NPD Model (Updated February 2015)

pdf (224.45 KB)
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East Dunbartonshire Council - Street Lighting Business Case

pdf (1.32 MB)
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Community Benefits Toolkit For Construction

pdf (2.22 MB)
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ACR Guidance Note

pdf (2.81 MB)
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Street Lighting 2016

pdf (1.41 MB)
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NPD Articles Amendments (Consolidated Feb 2015)

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Street Lighting Toolkit - 2013

pdf (624.47 KB)

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