Planning

Dellivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside.

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-001691

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04d430

Published 17 January 2025, 12:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Email

Josh.Foggo@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1312756000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Dellivering sustainability and carbon neutral targets through innovative technological solutions for NHS Tayside.

Reference number

PPA005/25

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71314000 - Energy and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71314000 - Energy and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

NHS Tayside Health Board sites.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.14) 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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 September 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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.

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