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21 Jul 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lothian NHS Board involved a two-stage Design & Build contract for the Western General Hospital's energy infrastructure, under the project title "LMC-177-2025 - WGH Energy Infrastructure - Phase 3". The industry category for this project is construction work, with specific classifications in energy management and related services. The process was carried out through a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method, and was completed with an active contract awarded on 21st July 2026. The location for the project is the Western General Hospital in the UKM75 region, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and energy management services sectors, particularly those that can deliver high-quality technical solutions and offer social value, as these criteria were heavily weighted during the evaluation. The project involved replacing steam systems with a new Low Temperature Hot Water network, which is a notable advancement in hospital infrastructure, catering well-suited opportunities for large-scale contractors like OCS Group UK Limited, who successfully secured the contract. Companies with capabilities in design-build models, particularly those familiar with healthcare infrastructure, would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

LMC-177-2025 - WGH Energy infrastructure - Phase 3

Notice Description

The procurement, pursuant to which this mini competition was issued, sought a two stage Design & Build contract for the Western General Hospital - Energy infrastructure phase 3 - De-Steaming. CCS Reference: DMR-45293-2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the procurement is a works contract (the "Contract") to replace the North steam leg and heat interface equipment within several existing buildings across the campus, with a new Low Temperature Hot Water network. NHS Lothian are seeking to engage a primary contractor that will undertake necessary activities over a two-stage Design & Build contract model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d00c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068781-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

45000000 - Construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£652,029 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOTHIAN NHS BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

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