Planning

Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking consultancy services for its Energy Centre located at the Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen, classified under energy-management services. As part of this initiative, they are looking to enhance equipment performance and develop operations and maintenance protocols over a year-long period. The future notice date for this tender is set for 1st April 2026, and the estimated value is £100,000. This project is part of the health sector procurement and asks for proposals from companies capable of delivering high-standard consultancy support, particularly those with a proven track record in such environments.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialised in energy management and consultancy, especially those with expertise in managing steam generators, biomass boilers, and CHP systems. Firms that can provide seasoned personnel for onsite services and incorporate performance measurement and analysis will be well-suited to compete. The project calls for robust support that includes coaching of existing staff and contractors, alongside development and delivery of staff training programmes. Given the magnitude and nature of the work, businesses offering comprehensive solutions and possessing strong corporate infrastructure are encouraged to consider tendering, fostering potential growth in their consultancy capabilities and expanding networks within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy

Notice Description

Background NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year. The Energy Centre consists of * 3 Cochran steam generators * Biomass boiler * Centrax power generation package / CHP * Gas compression module * Ancillary equipment We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors. We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed. Outline work scope * Nominated person(s) * Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement * Performance analysis, assessment and options development * Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors * O&M procedure development * O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement) * Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year. The Energy Centre consists of * 3 Cochran steam generators * Biomass boiler * Centrax power generation package / CHP * Gas compression module * Ancillary equipment We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors. We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed. Outline work scope * Nominated person(s) * Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement * Performance analysis, assessment and options development * Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors * O&M procedure development * O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement) * Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012204-2026
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

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.gough1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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