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Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

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

Buyer Contact Info

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

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB

Contact Email: nss.pcfparamed@nhs.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1312756000

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
140000000.0 GBP
Published
01 Aug 2025, 00:00
Deadline
05 Sep 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
09310000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536029

Link Title: Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Link Description: The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

Lots

Lot Title: CPPA 5-7 years

Lot Description: Provision of a 5-7 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-09-06T00:00:00Z

Lot Title: CPPA 7-10 years

Lot Description: Provision of a 7-10 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2030-09-06T00:00:00Z

Lot Title: CPPA 10 years and over

Lot Description: Provision of a 10 year and over CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 4 Contract End: 2030-09-06T00:00:00Z

Lot Title: CPPA 3-5 years

Lot Description: Provision of a 3-5 years CPPA: A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified CPPA providers. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-09-06T00:00:00Z

Documents

Document Title: Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Document Description: The development of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPA) presents a significant opportunity for NHS Scotland to procure renewable energy solutions in order to meet our sustainability goals in the decarbonisation of our NHSS estate. To support this transition to renewable energy sources, the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice will allow suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to be evaluated to get on the DPS.

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