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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "LMC-177-2025 - WGH Energy infrastructure - Phase 3" was managed by the Lothian NHS Board, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender involved a selective restricted procedure specifically within the health industry category, focusing on works related to energy infrastructure at the Western General Hospital. Key procurement information includes the contract being awarded to OCS Group UK Limited on 21st July 2026, with a contract value of £652,029. The procurement falls under the category with CPV code 45000000, and it details the completion of the de-steaming phase within the hospital's energy infrastructure project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy infrastructure and construction within the healthcare sector. The contract's emphasis on a two-stage Design & Build model for upgrading the hospital's energy systems indicates substantial work related to replacing steam infrastructure with a Low Temperature Hot Water network. As such, companies with expertise in large-scale heating and building works, particularly those experienced with institutional projects, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The project’s alignment with health industry improvements could boost business credentials and facilitate growth in the public sector market for eligible firms.

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Notice Title

LMC-177-2025 - WGH Energy infrastructure - Phase 3

Notice Description

The procurement, pursuant to which this mini competition was issued, sought a two stage Design & Build contract for the Western General Hospital - Energy infrastructure phase 3 - De-Steaming. CCS Reference: DMR-45293-2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the procurement is a works contract (the "Contract") to replace the North steam leg and heat interface equipment within several existing buildings across the campus, with a new Low Temperature Hot Water network. NHS Lothian are seeking to engage a primary contractor that will undertake necessary activities over a two-stage Design & Build contract model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

45000000 - Construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£652,029 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOTHIAN NHS BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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