Official UK procurement notice
Delivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS A&A, D&G, FV & Lanarkshire
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are acting on behalf of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, NHS Forth Valley and NHS Lanarkshire 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 (capital) technological solutions.
Please note that this PIN is being issued to inform the market of the boards potential procurement plans and gain understanding of market capabilities which may inform the development of a procurement strategy/procurement documents with suppliers who can provide fully funded solutions with no financial capital expenditure required from the Health Boards.
CPV: Energy and related services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Scope of the Project:Planned
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 via private wire or supplied from off-site installations via Corporate (sleeved) or virtual arrangements.
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 . e.g. a renewable energy asset portfolio 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, and provide the following information in a single document to Josh.Foggo@nhs.scot (please limit document to 20 pages):
- 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 specific to the NHS Health Boards stated.
- Details of the specific solutions you can offer the NHS Health Boards stated (such as BESS, EV/Solar car park & charge hubs, Rooftop Solar PV, etc.)
Actual Pre-Qualification criteria will ultimately be clearly set out in a future Contract Notice. 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 18th April 2025.
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.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 Feb 2025, 10:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Feb 2025, 10:05 GMT
- Authority reference
PPA004/25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005518- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e315Find a Tender
Publisher note: The Authority considers it necessary for the purposes of market engagement, for future procurement activity to hold a ‘Supplier Information Day’ to take place on the 30th April 2025 at National Distribution Centre 2 Swinhill Avenue Larkhall Lanarkshire ML9 2QX Spaces will be limited to two persons per company. Start time 10am, End time 12pm. To confirm attendance, please contact the below. pamela.kerr4@nhs.scot 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=789477. (SC Ref:789477)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
18 Feb 2025 → 29 Aug 2025 · 2 dates- Notice published18 Feb 2025, 10:05 GMT
- Tender notice expected29 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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- Contracts (0)
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
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