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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 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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

Aberdeen City Council, along with Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils, seeks to procure Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility in Aberdeen City. This procurement process is primarily in the services category and marks the Tender stage, initiated with a publication update on 14th July 2026. The competitive procedure with negotiation will end on 17th August 2026, following an extension due to prior information dissemination issues. The project’s estimated value stands at £477,616,363. The contract's duration is up to 25 years, with a potential 5-year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and strategic evaluations. The procurement is compliant with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, operating under regulatory frameworks including CELEX 32014L0024, focusing on local government waste management enhancement.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of long-term operation and maintenance of complex industrial waste management facilities, such as those with expertise in energy generation and sustainable waste management practices. It offers potential for business growth through involvement in an advanced infrastructure project with significant contract value. Companies with proven experience in operating energy recovery facilities, specifically those utilising moving grate technology that meets stringent compliance standards, would be well-suited to submit bids. The project also includes community-focused goals, like recruitment and education, which align with broader social and economic objectives, potentially enhancing bidders' profiles and fostering local collaborations.

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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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000823882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560102
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554343&idx=1
    22nd April 2026 - Further_Information_and_RFI_for_completion (WORD version)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR554343&idx=2
    22nd April 2026 - Further_Information_and_RFI_for_completion (PDF version)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554343
    Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility - This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only; a Contract Notice will be published once procurement documentation is ready to be issued. Aberdeen City Council, acting as the lead authority, procuring on behalf of users of the Ness Energy from Waste Facility, is seeking to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to operate and maintain the Energy from Waste Facility. The successful Contractor shall accept and treat all residual waste from the three Councils (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray) from commencement of the service up to a period of 15-20 years (with the potential of a further 5 year extension). It is anticipated that any spare capacity may be filled by securing waste from other third party sources. The value quoted under II.1.5 is for a 20 year term. Under the agreement to be entered into by Aberdeen City Council, as Lead Authority, and the Contractor, Residual Waste may also include residual municipal waste from other bodies (e.g. other Local Authorities established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994) and any successor bodies.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559948
    Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility - 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.

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