Official UK procurement notice
Provision of a Heat Purchase Agreement (HPA) for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C), Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and neighbouring sites.
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 Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of carbon reduction goals. NHS Scotland targets are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings by at least 75% by 2030 compared to a 1990 baseline; use renewable heating systems by 2038 for all NHS-owned buildings; and for all our estate to have net-zero emissions by 2040 or earlier where possible.
This will be accomplished by increasing energy efficiency of our built environment and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
There is no requirement for proposals at this time although they could be provided as an example of possible options.
This PIN is 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: District heating · Energy and related services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1NHS GG&C are exploring the potential procurement of a low/zero carbon heat supply for…Planned
NHS GG&C are exploring the potential procurement of a low/zero carbon heat supply for the noted properties.
The primary objectives are:
- Sustainability Goals
- Net Zero Carbon &
- Reduce Energy Costs
The supplies must be delivered directly to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus and meet specific technical and delivery requirements.
NHS GG&C are also interested in phased delivery plans to connect and supply the additional buildings in the local area with low/zero carbon heating or district heating solutions:
- Caledonia House
- Govan HC & Elderpark Clinic
- Hillington Laundry
In particular, the authority is seeking to understand the extent to which the market can provide:
-A low/zero carbon heat supply of 44 GWh per annum for use at QEUH campus;
-A low/zero carbon heat supply of 14 GWh per annum for use at Caledonia House, Govan HC & Elderpark Clinic and Hillington Laundry;
-Delivery of heat to the noted sites and connection to the buildings/sites;
- Full commissioning and operational readiness of the solution for QEUH campus should be during Financial Year 2027/2028.
This early market engagement exercise is intended to inform the authority’s understanding of local market capability and to determine whether a competitive procurement procedure is appropriate. This PIN is not a call for competition but forms part of a preliminary market consultation. This market engagement is being conducted by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, with NHS National Services Scotland acting in an advisory capacity.
The estimated total value is indicative over a 10-year period based on current prices and will be indexed over time.
Please refer to Appendices 1 & 2 for selected site information and energy demand.
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. i.e. District/communal heating systems with capacities exceeding 30 GWh per annum.
- 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/authorities, Scottish Water and other public bodies or large companies/businesses.
- Evidence work to NHS Scotland guidance documents for example SHTM and SHTN
- An understanding of public sector timelines and complexities.
- Proven experience in understanding and supporting Heat Purchase Agreements (HPAs).
Suppliers interested in this opportunity are requested to express their interest, and provide the following information in a single document to [email protected]:
- A brief overview of your company and relevant experience.
- High level proposals using the limited site data provided
- Examples of similar projects successfully delivered.
- An outline of your approach to delivering fully funded technology solutions.
- Details of the specific solutions you can offer the board (such as net zero/low carbon heat, heat supplies, district/communal heating 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 Friday the 20th of February 2026. 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.
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How The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) buys Steam, hot water and associated products (CPV 0932), and who usually turns up
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About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
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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
- Goods
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- 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 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
- Authority reference
HPA001-27- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-084276- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8ddFind a Tender
Publisher note: See attached: Appendix 1 Site boundaries Appendix 2 Listed sites’ HH Energy Demand 01.04.2023-31.03.2025 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 Tuesday the 3rd of February at the Teaching & Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Govan Road, Glasgow. G51 4TF. Spaces will be limited to two persons per company. Start time 10.00, End time 12.00. To confirm attendance, please contact the below. [email protected] NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=776149. 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=818493. (SC Ref:818493)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
18 Dec 2025 → 29 May 2026 · 2 dates- Notice published308 days ago18 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
- Tender notice expected147 days ago29 May 2026, 00:00 BST
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