Official UK procurement notice
Dellivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside.
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 Tayside 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 NHS Tayside through fully funded (capital) technological solutions.
Please note that this PIN is being 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 capital expenditure required from the Health Board.
CPV: Energy and related services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Scope of the Project:Planned
Scope of the Project:
NHS Tayside 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 NHS Tayside sites.
- Details of the specific solutions you can offer NHS Tayside (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 21st February 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
- 17 Jan 2025, 12:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 17 Jan 2025, 12:49 GMT
- Authority reference
PPA005/25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-001691- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d430Find 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 10th March 2025 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD2 1UB. Spaces will be limited to two persons per company. Start time 10am, End time 12pm. (please arrive in ample time to secure car parking) To confirm attendance, please contact the below. Josh.Foggo@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=787529. (SC Ref:787529)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
17 Jan 2025 → 1 Sept 2025 · 2 dates- Notice published17 Jan 2025, 12:49 GMT
- Tender notice expected1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
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Official documents & specifications
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