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20 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, a central purchasing body, has initiated an active tender for the "Foresterhill Energy Centre Operations and Maintenance Support" aimed at enhancing the operational management, maintenance, and staff capability at its Foresterhill Campus in Aberdeen. The procurement falls under the health industry category, highlighting services as the main procurement category. The open procedure invites electronic submissions by the deadline on 17 August 2026, with the award period commencing shortly after on the same day. The project’s objectives include improving the energy centre's reliability and performance, ensuring continuous energy supply across the campus.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in energy management, maintenance optimisation, and technical support services. Companies with the capability to provide operational reliability, safety and compliance, value for money, and bolster in-house skill and resilience at energy infrastructures would be well-positioned to compete. The contract also includes community benefits such as opportunities for subcontracting and initiatives to improve the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing in the area. Businesses wishing to enhance their footprint in the health sector or establish collaborations with public organisations will find this tender particularly beneficial.

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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 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks 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

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
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=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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