Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Grampian
Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
UK
Telephone: +44 3454566000
E-mail: paul.gough1@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsgrampian.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre Support Consultancy
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71314200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Background
NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year.
The Energy Centre consists of
· 3 Cochran steam generators
· Biomass boiler
· Centrax power generation package / CHP
· Gas compression module
· Ancillary equipment
We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors.
We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed.
Outline work scope
· Nominated person(s)
· Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement
· Performance analysis, assessment and options development
· Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors
· O&M procedure development
· O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement)
· Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71314200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Foresterhill Health Campus Energy Centre
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Background
NHS Grampian seeking support to improve the equipment performance and develop the operations and maintenance arrangements their Energy Centre on the Foresterhill Campus for a period of up to 1 year.
The Energy Centre consists of
· 3 Cochran steam generators
· Biomass boiler
· Centrax power generation package / CHP
· Gas compression module
· Ancillary equipment
We are looking for a programme of consultancy support, including day-to-day coordination and coaching of existing staff and contractors.
We are seeking proposals from companies with expertise and experience in operating similar equipment and a track-record of equipment performance improvement. We estimate a requirement of 1 WTE suitably experienced person, predominantly based on our site, with corporate back-up as needed.
Outline work scope
· Nominated person(s)
· Developing or sustaining equipment performance measurement
· Performance analysis, assessment and options development
· Day-to-day coordination & coaching of existing staff and contactors
· O&M procedure development
· O&M planning & scheduling (incl spares and capital replacement)
· Develop (and deliver where appropriate) a programme of staff training
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Site surveys are required.
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=823221.
(SC Ref:823221)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/02/2026