Planning

Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, acting as the lead authority, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the operation and maintenance services of the Ness Energy from Waste Facility. This initiative involves collaboration with Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils and falls under the refuse and waste related services industry category. The procurement seeks a suitably qualified contractor to manage waste treatment processes in Aberdeen City, which is part of the UKM region. The process begins with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) followed by a Contract Notice. The deadline for submitting a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire is set for 1st May 2026, at 17:00hrs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses with experience in operating Energy from Waste facilities, waste incinerators, and similar engineering works. Firms involved in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical installations, as well as those with expertise in refuse incineration and power plant operations, would be particularly well-suited. The anticipated value of the contract spans up to a period of 20 years, with potential extensions, totalling approximately £350 million GBP. Given the multi-stage competitive procedure with negotiation, businesses equipped to meet the selection criteria and offer innovative waste management solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Title

Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only; a Contract Notice will be published once procurement documentation is ready to be issued. Aberdeen City Council, acting as the lead authority, procuring on behalf of users of the Ness Energy from Waste Facility, is seeking to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to operate and maintain the Energy from Waste Facility. The successful Contractor shall accept and treat all residual waste from the three Councils (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray) from commencement of the service up to a period of 15-20 years (with the potential of a further 5 year extension). It is anticipated that any spare capacity may be filled by securing waste from other third party sources. The value quoted under II.1.5 is for a 20 year term. Under the agreement to be entered into by Aberdeen City Council, as Lead Authority, and the Contractor, Residual Waste may also include residual municipal waste from other bodies (e.g. other Local Authorities established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994) and any successor bodies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is estimated that the users of the Ness Energy from Waste facility will require treatment and disposal for up to 150,000 tonnes per annum of residual waste. The Contractor is to accept and treat all residual waste from the Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils from commencement of the Agreement for a period of 15-20 years (with the potential of a 5 year extension). Potential suppliers will be required to demonstrate sufficient experience in operating and maintaining Energy from Waste facilities. A document with further information relating to the Councils' requirements and containing a questionnaire has been uploaded to this notice. Information provided in response to the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire will allow the Councils to carry out a market sounding exercise. If you are interested in participating please download the attached RFI document and submit your completed version to the email address aidavidson@aberdeencity.gov.uk by 17:00hrs on 01.05.26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036378-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42320000 - Waste incinerators

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

65410000 - Operation of a power plant

71300000 - Engineering services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20264 weeks 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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