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Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

Aberdeen City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 08:44

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility" involves the combined effort of Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and Moray Council. The project seeks to secure long-term services for the operation and maintenance of a waste management facility in Aberdeen City, with a procurement strategy entailing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement is classified under "Refuse and waste related services" in the services category. This initiative is currently at the tender update stage, with an overarching contract value estimated at approximately £477.6 million over a 25-year period. Key upcoming deadlines include an extension for response submission to 17 August 2026, following initial publication delays.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, power plant operation, engineering services, and facility maintenance. Companies with proven experience in managing Energy from Waste facilities, familiar with the technical and regulatory requirements, and demonstrating strong financial standing, are well-positioned to compete. The engagement includes potential community benefits like the recruitment of apprentices, promoting local employment and skills development. Despite its complexity, the structured opportunity provides scalability for businesses with capacity to meet high standards in sustainability and innovative waste management solutions. The requirement for a turnover of at least £50 million annually over the past three years indicates the necessity for bidders to be financially robust, making this a suitable opportunity for experienced firms poised for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Moray Council (together hereinafter referred to as the "Partner Councils") are seeking to procure Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness EfW Facility for up to 25 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ness EfW Facility is a single line moving grate waste combustion plant with an operational capacity of 150,000 tonnes of waste per year, with a waste CV of 9.3 MJ/kg, equating to a thermal capacity of 49.1 MW(th) per hour. The facility is permitted to accept source segregated municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste of a similar nature. The Facility has a gross power generation capacity of 14 MW(e). The Facility operates in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) mode, exporting approx. 12 MW(e) net. The O&M Services required to be provided under this Contract include: - The receipt of all Contract Waste delivered by or on behalf of the Lead Authority and the Partner Councils, up to 150,000 tpa; - The treatment of the Contract Waste to comply with the Scottish landfill diversion legislation; - Recovery and export of up to 14 MW(e) gross and 10 MW(th); - The management, operation and planned, reactive and preventative maintenance activities as required to ensure reliable operation of the Facility to achieve the treatment and energy export requirements stated above; - The management, storage, marketing and transportation of all byproducts/recyclates, rejects and process residues from the treatment processes; - Compliance with the Planning Permission and Environmental Authorisation; - The provision of contingency arrangements if the Facility is not available to fulfil any aspect of the O&M Services; - The handback of the Facility at the end of the Contract Period including all required documentation and training with a residual life of a minimum of 5 years. Additional information: The value at II.1.5 is an estimate and may vary dependent on factors such as the exact term, waste arisings and indexation.

Renewal: The Partner Councils shall have the option to extend for up to five years. This option shall be subject to: the Contractor's satisfactory performance; continuing operational, strategic and value-for-money requirements and all necessary governance requirements of the Partner Councils having been satisfied. The Authorities reserve the right not to exercise the extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066263-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£477,616,363 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£477,616,363 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further operation and maintenance of the facility may be tendered towards the end of the anticipated 20-25 year period of this Contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeen City Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Moray Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

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