Planning

Provision of a Private Wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for Scottish Water, Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C), Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

SCOTTISH WATER

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are in the planning stage of a significant procurement process, which involves the provision of a private wire power purchase agreement aimed at supplying electricity to Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This initiative, classified under the electricity industry category (CPV code 09310000), is focused on a low carbon/renewable supply with an estimated total value of £60 million over ten years. Suppliers interested in participating in the pre-market engagement must express their interest by 4th July 2025. The full commissioning and operational readiness of the solution is anticipated by 1st January 2027. The contracting process is governed by the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, and the procurement is being collaboratively managed with advisory input from NHS National Services Scotland.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in renewable energy solutions, particularly those capable of supplying low carbon electricity via private wire infrastructure. It provides a platform for innovative energy providers to showcase their expertise in sustainable practices and implementation of private wire networks. Companies that are experienced in managing high-demand energy supplies and can ensure operational readiness with minimal transmission losses will find this a lucrative opportunity. The market consultation phase represents an excellent entry point for businesses looking to collaborate with major public institutions like Scottish Water and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and offers the potential for substantial business growth through long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Private Wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for Scottish Water, Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C), Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Notice Description

The contracting authorities are exploring the potential procurement of a low carbon/renewable electricity supply under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This supply must be delivered directly to Shieldhall WWTW and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, via a private wire connection, and meet specific technical and delivery requirements. In particular, the authority is seeking to understand the extent to which the market can provide: - A low carbon/renewable electricity supply of 37 GWh per annum for use at the authorities sites; - Delivery of that electricity via private wire infrastructure that does not rely on the public electricity grid; - Full commissioning and operational readiness of the solution by 1st January 2027 - Technical feasibility of locating generation infrastructure within the vicinity of the sites to enable a private wire connection that minimises transmission losses and aligns with planning and development timescales. This early market engagement exercise is intended to inform the authorities understanding of local market capability and to determine whether a competitive procurement procedure is appropriate. This PIN is not a call for competition but forms part of a preliminary market consultation. This market engagement is being conducted jointly between Scottish Water and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, with NHS National Services Scotland acting in an advisory capacity. The estimated total value is indicative over a 10-year period based on current prices and will be indexed over time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This early market engagement exercise is intended to inform the authorities understanding of local market capability and to determine whether a competitive procurement procedure is appropriate. This PIN is not a call for competition but forms part of a preliminary market consultation. This market engagement is being conducted jointly between Scottish Water and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, with NHS National Services Scotland acting in an advisory capacity. The estimated total value is indicative over a 10-year period based on current prices and will be indexed over time. Please confirm your interest by emailing procurementhelpline@scottishwater.co.uk, confirming the name of your organisation and company registration number. Interested parties will be provided with a full technical specification and an RFI questionnaire. The deadline for the return of the completed questionnaire is 4th July 2025 at 12 pm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028759-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Additional Buyers

GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE NHS BOARD

Contact Name
Iain Masterson, Josh Foggo
Contact Email
iain.masterson@scottishwater.co.uk, josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1414830115

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Partick East/Kelvindale
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow West

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