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Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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25 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting suppliers to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) process for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA), aimed at supporting NHS Scotland's sustainability goals through renewable energy solutions. The procurement process is open and falls under the health industry category, relevant to sites across the NHS Scotland estate within the UKM region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st July 2030, with awards starting on the same day. Suppliers must submit their applications electronically, adhering to the DPS criteria outlined in the provided documents.

This tender opens avenues for suppliers specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those geared towards corporate energy agreements, to engage with NHS Scotland's decarbonisation plans. Businesses adept at delivering sustainable goods and services would find this a fitting opportunity, given the significant cumulative estimated value of £140 million GBP. The DPS is designed to facilitate mini competitions among qualified providers, making it suitable for well-established enterprises capable of meeting technical and economic criteria, including substantial insurance coverage requirements. Participating companies can anticipate potential contract extensions based on performance, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

Lot Information

CPPA 3-5 years

Provision of a 3-5 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 5-7 years

Provision of a 5-7 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 7-10 years

Provision of a 7-10 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

CPPA 10 years and over

Provision of a 10 year and over CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Renewal: Potential extensions will be at the discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539998
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20304 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539998
    Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

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