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20 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is procuring specialist operations, maintenance optimisation and technical support for the Energy Centre and associated infrastructure at the Foresterhill Campus in Aberdeen. The service is intended to improve the centre’s reliability, resilience, performance and availability, reduce unplanned downtime, strengthen safety and compliance, improve value for money, and build in-house capability. The contractor will support operational management, maintenance arrangements and staff capability so that the campus has a safe and continuous energy supply. This is an engineering services requirement, classified under CPV 71314300 for energy-efficiency consultancy services. The work is centred on NHS Grampian’s energy infrastructure and its operational support needs at Foresterhill.

The procurement reached tender: NHS Grampian invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The submission deadline set by the buyer was 17 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC, followed by bid opening at 13:00 UTC and the award period starting at 13:00 UTC. The contract covers one lot and has a duration of 360 days. Its stated value is £100,000. Bids must remain valid for 90 days, must be submitted in English and cannot include variants. A document-access fee applies. The requirement includes electronic payment and ordering, with electronic invoicing allowed. Staff names and professional qualifications must be provided, and community benefits form part of the contractual requirements, including training, recruitment and potential subcontracting opportunities.

This opportunity suits specialist energy-centre operators, facilities-management businesses and engineering contractors able to combine operational management with planned and optimised maintenance and technical support. Strong candidates will need the people and systems to improve availability, reliability, safety and compliance across complex energy infrastructure, while transferring capability and resilience to NHS Grampian’s in-house team. The requirement is relevant to suppliers with an established technical workforce and the capacity to provide named staff whose qualifications can be demonstrated in the bid. It may also suit businesses able to support training and recruitment commitments, including opportunities for young people or people who are long-term unemployed, and firms willing to offer suitable subcontracting opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Foresterhill Energy Centre Operations and Maintenance Support

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to improve the reliability, resilience, and performance of NHS Grampian's Energy Centre at the Foresterhill Campus by strengthening operational management, maintenance arrangements, and staff capability, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and supporting safe, continuous energy supply across the campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is to improve the reliability, resilience, and performance of NHS Grampian's Energy Centre at the Foresterhill Campus by strengthening operational management, maintenance arrangements, and staff capability, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and supporting safe, continuous energy supply across the campus. The Contractor provides specialist operations, maintenance optimisation, and technical support services in relation to the Client's Energy Centre and associated infrastructure, to improve: - Operational reliability and availability - Safety and compliance - Value for money - In house capability and resilience

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560530
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy 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
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Grampian
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
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
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=JUL560530
    Foresterhill Energy Centre Operations and Maintenance Support - The aim of this contract is to improve the reliability, resilience, and performance of NHS Grampian's Energy Centre at the Foresterhill Campus by strengthening operational management, maintenance arrangements, and staff capability, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and supporting safe, continuous energy supply across the campus.

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