{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068802-2026-04-22T08:44:13+01:00", "date": "2026-04-22T08:44:13+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068802", "description": "Please note that the total value at II.1.5 of this notice is an estimate and may vary dependent on the exact term, waste arising tonnages, the pass through of energy income e.g. electrical and heat offtake and indexation. It is anticipated that any procurement following this PIN Notice will have a minimum of 2 stages, with the Lead Authority limiting the number of economic operators to a maximum of 4 and a minimum of 3 (providing they meet the minimum criteria) who will be invited to submit a tender. Highest scoring candidates meeting the minimum selection criteria will be short-listed to tender. The Council reserves the right to award the Contract on the basis of initial tenders submitted without entering into any negotiation. Negotiation may or may not take place as part of any procurement process following on from this PIN Notice - dependent upon the acceptability of tenders returned at the second stage of the process. It is anticipated that a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation may therefore be used. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823882. (SC Ref:823882)", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "CRN000444308", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility", "status": "planned", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "90500000", "description": "Refuse and waste related services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "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.", "value": { "amount": 350000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "It is estimated that the users of the Ness Energy from Waste facility will require treatment and disposal for up to 150,000 tonnes per annum of residual waste. The Contractor is to accept and treat all residual waste from the Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils from commencement of the Agreement for a period of 15-20 years (with the potential of a 5 year extension). Potential suppliers will be required to demonstrate sufficient experience in operating and maintaining Energy from Waste facilities. A document with further information relating to the Councils' requirements and containing a questionnaire has been uploaded to this notice. Information provided in response to the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire will allow the Councils to carry out a market sounding exercise. 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