Planning

Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is planning a procurement process for consultancy support aimed at enhancing the operations and maintenance of the Energy Centre at Foresterhill Health Campus, located in Aberdeen, region UKM50. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an estimated future notice date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting entities with expertise in health industry operations. The intended consultancy support, valued at £100,000, will span a period of up to one year and involves comprehensive equipment performance improvement and operational coordination.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for consultancy firms with a strong track record in equipment performance enhancement and expertise in similar energy systems. Businesses equipped with the necessary skills in operational analysis, performance assessment, and staff training are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus will be on providing day-to-day coaching, developing maintenance procedures, and improving equipment performance - tasks ideal for firms with specialised knowledge in energy centre management and the capability to offer both on-site presence and strategic corporate support.

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Notice Title

Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy

Notice Description

Background NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year. The Energy Centre consists of * 3 Cochran steam generators * Biomass boiler * Centrax power generation package / CHP * Gas compression module * Ancillary equipment We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors. We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed. Outline work scope * Nominated person(s) * Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement * Performance analysis, assessment and options development * Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors * O&M procedure development * O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement) * Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year. The Energy Centre consists of * 3 Cochran steam generators * Biomass boiler * Centrax power generation package / CHP * Gas compression module * Ancillary equipment We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors. We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed. Outline work scope * Nominated person(s) * Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement * Performance analysis, assessment and options development * Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors * O&M procedure development * O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement) * Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823221
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549320
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

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months 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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.gough1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549320
    Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy - Background NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year. The Energy Centre consists of * 3 Cochran steam generators * Biomass boiler * Centrax power generation package / CHP * Gas compression module * Ancillary equipment We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors. We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed. Outline work scope * Nominated person(s) * Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement * Performance analysis, assessment and options development * Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors * O&M procedure development * O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement) * Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training

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