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Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

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

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01 Aug 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to support Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) for NHS Scotland. Managed by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), this tender is categorised under the electricity sector. It serves all NHS Scotland sites, located in the UKM region, with a focus on promoting renewable energy. The procurement stage is currently active, operating within a tender framework. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th September 2025, with the initiation of contract calls from 8th September 2025. This selective procurement is conducted under a restricted procedure, requiring electronic submissions as outlined in the procurement documents.

Participation in this DPS represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers in the renewable energy sector. This tender allows suppliers to compete for substantial contracts worth up to £140 million, catering to NHS Scotland's sustainability goals. Suitable candidates are those who meet the demanding technical and economic criteria set out in the pre-qualification questionnaire. Companies focusing on electricity, specifically those capable of fulfilling CPPA over various timeframes (3-10+ years), are invited to join. This scheme enhances market opportunities by providing potential extensions and fostering innovation in renewable energy solutions in alignment with NHS Scotland’s decarbonisation targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

Lot Information

CPPA 5-7 years

Provision of a 5-7 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 7-10 years

Provision of a 7-10 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 10 years and over

Provision of a 10 year and over CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 3-5 years

Provision of a 3-5 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045183-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 6 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Josh Foggo
Contact Email
josh.foggo@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7855060653

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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