--- title: "Concession contract for a framework delivery partner in the field of energy infrastructure improvement projects supporting the delivery of Net Zero targets" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-03-26" --- # Concession contract for a framework delivery partner in the field of energy infrastructure improvement projects supporting the delivery of Net Zero targets Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework concession contract focused on energy infrastructure improvement projects. This initiative, aimed at supporting Net Zero targets, seeks expertise in onsite low carbon energy efficient services, infrastructure upgrades and innovative solutions such as geothermal energy and hydrogen or biogas delivery. Located in Chester, UK, the procurement process involves preliminary market engagement due by 30 April 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2034. The procurement falls within the service category, specifically infrastructure works consultancy and energy-related services, suitable for SMEs and conducted under a concession special regime above the threshold. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities in the energy and infrastructure consultancy sectors, offering potential involvement in substantial projects aimed at enhancing energy resilience and efficiency in the public sector. Businesses experienced in managing energy infrastructure, offering green energy solutions, and possessing procurement, legal, and technical expertise will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The role of Framework Manager includes oversight of framework administration and could prove lucrative, with prospects of management fees on awarded contracts and the chance to develop a long-term partnership in energy advancement. Businesses capable of meeting these requirements and supporting the UK's Net Zero ambitions should consider participating in this strategic engagement process. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) seeks to procure a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK. We intend to create this Framework in collaboration with a partner capable of covering the following scope: Onsite comprehensive initial and ongoing low carbon energy efficient infrastructure services, improvement, and upgrades to existing or new facilities. Along with other solutions such as Geothermal energy, Green district heating energy and Hydrogen or biogas delivery. We are seeking a partner to take on the role of Framework Manager, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Framework. This role would include offering procurement, legal, and technical expertise, as well as overseeing the monitoring and verification of savings throughout the contract lifecycle. The Framework Manager would also support business case development, assist with contracting authority approvals, and providing support with financing options and associated processes. The appointed supplier will have the right to charge management fees to framework suppliers linked to any contracts awarded. COCH cannot guarantee that there will be any contracts and is not responsible for seeking or generating potential contract opportunities. We are conducting this preliminary market engagement for all of the permitted purposes listed below: a. developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; b. designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; c. preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; d. identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; e. identifying likely contractual terms; and f. building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded. Any information provided as part of the preliminary market engagement may be used to support the permitted purposes outlined above. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps. Preliminary market engagement will be conducted via a Teams call, which will be arranged after the submission of an expression of interest to the email address provided above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2034 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79994000 - Contract administration services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027778-2026 26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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