--- title: "Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-08-30" --- # Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions. Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496a2.json) ## Summary The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is planning a procurement process to deliver sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions. This initiative is focused on the energy and related services industry and aims to support NHS Fife, Lothian, and Borders in achieving their sustainability goals. A Supplier Information Day is scheduled for 8th October 2024 at the NSS Offices in Edinburgh to engage the market and outline the scope and needs of this project. Key milestones include expressing interest by 4th October 2024, with further notices anticipated around 11th December 2024. The project is currently in the planning stage, with the primary procurement category being services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, and EV charging infrastructures. Businesses with a robust track record in delivering fully funded, large-scale projects and a minimum of five years of trading history are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement approach highlights Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) aimed at reducing energy costs and generating income, making it an attractive prospect for companies capable of innovative technology deployment and effective project management. Participation in this procurement process can lead to long-term partnerships and positions businesses as key players in supporting public sector sustainability efforts. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are acting on behalf of NHS Fife, NHS Lothian, and NHS Borders are seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of our sustainability goals and net-zero carbon initiatives. This will be accomplished by reducing energy costs and developing income generation schemes for the Health Boards through fully funded technological solutions. Please note that this PIN is not a request for proposals. It is issued to inform the market of our future intentions and to facilitate the formation of a successful partnerships with suppliers who can provide fully funded solutions with no financial expenditure required from the Health Boards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scope of the Project: The NHS Health Boards are interested in procuring fully funded renewable energy solutions through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which may include the installation of various technologies on NHS Scotland sites or supplied from off-site installations via private wire. Examples include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, and Car Park PV/EV chargers/BESS. The primary objectives are: - Reduce Energy Costs - Generate Income - Sustainability Goals & Net Zero Carbon Supplier Requirements: - A company with a minimum of five years of trading history, with evidence of financial and economic standing, capability and capacity to construct and deliver large scale projects . i.e. Roof solar and BESS systems of 60MW to 240MW. - A proven track record and experience in delivering fully funded innovative technology projects. - Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. - Capability to conduct comprehensive site assessments, manage projects, manage procurement and installations, and maintain ongoing maintenance programs. - A history of successful partnerships in similar projects with comparable organizations i.e. local councils, Scottish Water and other public bodies or large companies/businesses. - An understanding of public sector timelines and complexities. - Proven experience in understanding and supporting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest, to include the following: - A brief overview of your company and relevant experience. - Examples of similar projects successfully delivered. - An outline of your approach to delivering fully funded technology solutions. - Details of the specific solutions you can offer the boards (such as BESS, EV/Solar car park & charge hubs, Rooftop Solar PV, etc.) The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest and capabilities in delivering fully funded services. It also serves to inform potential suppliers of our forthcoming plans and to invite expressions of interest. Additional information: Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest by 4th October 2024. Please note that this PIN does not constitute a formal procurement process and does not commit NHS Scotland Health Boards to undertake any future procurement activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027702-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2024 at 09:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027702-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776149 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=776149 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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