Planning

Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Grampian

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

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking a planned procurement process on behalf of NHS Grampian to achieve sustainability and carbon reduction targets through innovative technological solutions. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and focuses on the Health category. Key locations include the Foresterhill Health Campus, Cornhill Hospital, and the University of Aberdeen in the UKM region. The process invites expressions of interest by 22nd August 2025, with a Supplier Information Day scheduled for 1st September 2025 at Foresterhill Health Campus, serving as a prelude to formal procurement activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and technological innovation to collaborate with NHS Grampian. Companies with a robust track record in delivering fully funded, innovative, and large-scale projects such as those involving Battery Energy Storage Systems, Solar Photovoltaic systems, and electric vehicle infrastructure will find this opportunity promising. Businesses experienced in Power Purchase Agreements and those familiar with public sector projects, especially with a minimum of five years’ trading history, are well-suited to compete. This initiative not only aims to reduce energy costs and generate income but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, making it a potentially lucrative and impactful venture for participating companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Grampian

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are acting on behalf of NHS Grampian, seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of carbon reduction goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings by at least 75% by 2030 compared to a 1990 baseline and using renewable heating systems by 2038 for all NHS-owned buildings, and for all our estate to have net-zero emissions by 2040 or earlier where possible. This will be accomplished by increasing energy efficiency of our built environment and transitioning away from fossil fuels. Through this process there are opportunities to develop income generation schemes for the Health Boards through fully funded (capital) technological solutions. Please note that this PIN is being issued to inform the market of the boards potential procurement plans and gain understanding of market capabilities which may inform the development of a procurement strategy/procurement documents with suppliers who can provide fully funded solutions with no financial capital expenditure required from the Health Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of the Project: NHS Grampian are interested in procuring fully funded renewable energy solutions through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which may include the installation of various technologies on the Foresterhill sits or supplied from off-site installations via private wire. Examples include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, and Car Park PV/EV chargers/BESS. The primary objectives are: - Reduce Energy Costs - Generate Income - Sustainability Goals & Net Zero Carbon Supplier Requirements: - A company with a minimum of five years of trading history, with evidence of financial and economic standing, capability and capacity to construct and deliver large scale projects e.g. a renewable energy asset portfolio of 60MW to 240MW. - A proven track record and experience in delivering fully funded innovative technology projects. - Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. - Capability to conduct comprehensive site assessments, manage projects, manage procurement and installations, and maintain ongoing maintenance programs. - A history of successful partnerships in similar projects with comparable organizations i.e. local councils, Scottish Water and other public bodies or large companies/businesses. - Evidence work to NHS Scotland guidance documents for example SHTM and SHTN - An understanding of public sector timelines and complexities. - Proven experience in understanding and supporting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest, and provide the following information in a single document to Josh.Foggo@nhs.scot (please limit document to 20 pages): - A brief overview of your company and relevant experience. - With the limited site data provided any high level proposals - Examples of similar projects successfully delivered. - An outline of your approach to delivering fully funded technology solutions for NHS Grampian sites. - Details of the specific solutions you can offer NHS Grampian (such as battery storage, EV/Solar car park & charge hubs, Rooftop Solar PV, net zero heat etc.) Actual Pre-Qualification criteria will ultimately be clearly set out in a future Contract Notice. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest and capabilities in delivering fully funded services. It also serves to inform potential suppliers of our forthcoming plans and to invite expressions of interest.. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest by Friday 22nd August 2025. Please note that this PIN does not constitute a formal procurement process and does not commit NHS Scotland Health Boards to undertake any future procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802160
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532938
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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