Planning

Dellivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside.

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is planning a procurement process under the title "Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside." This procurement falls under the industry category of energy and related services and covers NHS Tayside Health Board sites in the UKM region. The current stage is planning, and a 'Supplier Information Day' is scheduled for 10th March 2025 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Suppliers interested in this opportunity need to express their interest by 21st February 2025. This initiative aims to facilitate the reduction of energy costs and development of income generation schemes through fully funded technological solutions.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing innovative and cost-effective renewable energy solutions with no financial capital expenditure required from NHS Tayside. Businesses with a robust track record in delivering large-scale projects such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, and EV chargers would find this tender an excellent opportunity. Companies should have a minimum of five years of trading history, experience in managing procurement and installations, and a demonstrated ability to form successful partnerships in similar projects. Interested suppliers are encouraged to collaborate and provide comprehensive site assessments, project management, and maintenance programs to support NHS Tayside's sustainability and net-zero carbon objectives.

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Notice Title

Dellivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside.

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are acting on behalf of NHS Tayside are seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of our sustainability goals and net-zero carbon initiatives. This will be accomplished by reducing energy costs and developing income generation schemes for NHS Tayside through fully funded (capital) technological solutions. Please note that this PIN is being issued to inform the market of our future intentions and to facilitate the formation of a successful partnerships with suppliers who can provide fully funded solutions with no financial capital expenditure required from the Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of the Project: NHS Tayside are interested in procuring fully funded renewable energy solutions through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which may include the installation of various technologies on NHS Scotland sites via private wire or supplied from off-site installations via Corporate (sleeved) or virtual arrangements. Examples include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, and Car Park PV/EV chargers/BESS. The primary objectives are: - Reduce Energy Costs - Generate Income - Sustainability Goals & Net Zero Carbon Supplier Requirements: - A company with a minimum of five years of trading history, with evidence of financial and economic standing, capability and capacity to construct and deliver large scale projects. e.g. a renewable energy asset portfolio of 60MW to 240MW. - A proven track record and experience in delivering fully funded innovative technology projects. - Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. - Capability to conduct comprehensive site assessments, manage projects, manage procurement and installations, and maintain ongoing maintenance programs. - A history of successful partnerships in similar projects with comparable organizations i.e. local councils, Scottish Water and other public bodies or large companies/businesses. - An understanding of public sector timelines and complexities. - Proven experience in understanding and supporting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest, and provide the following information in a single document to Josh.Foggo@nhs.scot (please limit document to 20 pages): - A brief overview of your company and relevant experience. - Examples of similar projects successfully delivered. - An outline of your approach to delivering fully funded technology solutions specific to NHS Tayside sites. - Details of the specific solutions you can offer NHS Tayside (such as BESS, EV/Solar car park & charge hubs, Rooftop Solar PV, etc.) The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest and capabilities in delivering fully funded services. It also serves to inform potential suppliers of our forthcoming plans and to invite expressions of interest. Additional information: Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest by 21st February 2025. Please note that this PIN does not constitute a formal procurement process and does not commit NHS Scotland Health Boards to undertake any future procurement activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001691-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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