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title: "Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068802"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Operation and Maintenance Services for the Ness Energy from Waste Facility

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068802

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council, acting as the lead authority, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the operation and maintenance services of the Ness Energy from Waste Facility. This initiative involves collaboration with Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils and falls under the refuse and waste related services industry category. The procurement seeks a suitably qualified contractor to manage waste treatment processes in Aberdeen City, which is part of the UKM region. The process begins with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) followed by a Contract Notice. The deadline for submitting a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire is set for 1st May 2026, at 17:00hrs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses with experience in operating Energy from Waste facilities, waste incinerators, and similar engineering works. Firms involved in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical installations, as well as those with expertise in refuse incineration and power plant operations, would be particularly well-suited. The anticipated value of the contract spans up to a period of 20 years, with potential extensions, totalling approximately £350 million GBP. Given the multi-stage competitive procedure with negotiation, businesses equipped to meet the selection criteria and offer innovative waste management solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. If you are interested in participating please download the attached RFI document and submit your completed version to the email address aidavidson@aberdeencity.gov.uk by 17:00hrs on 01.05.26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036378-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 42320000 - Waste incinerators
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers
- 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
- 65410000 - Operation of a power plant
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90513300 - Refuse incineration services
- 90530000 - Operation of a refuse site

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 07:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036378-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823882
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823882
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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