Acting on behalf of a number of Scottish Heatlh Boards, the Common Services Agency (National Services Scotland) (NSS), is seeking to gauge market interest and capabilities for innovative schemes to reduce energy costs and develop income generation schemes via fully funded (capital) technological solutions.

NSS is seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of sustainability goals and net-zero carbon initiatives for the following Health Boards:

• NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• NHS Dumfries & Galloway
• NHS Forth Valley
• NHS Lanarkshire

The NHS Health Boards 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.

NSS has now issued a Prior Information Notice to inform the market of the boards’ potential procurement plans. The organisation is seeking to learn more about market capabilities to inform the development of a procurement strategy and procurement documents from suppliers who can provide fully funded solutions with no financial capital expenditure required from the Health Boards.

The primary objectives are:

• to reduce energy costs
• to generate income
• sustainability goals & net zero carbon

Supplier requirements the NSS is looking for include:

• Companies 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.
• 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.
• 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 the opportunity are invited to express their interest by 18th April 2025 and provide the following information in a single document ( limit 20 pages) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it :

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 the NHS Health Boards stated.
• Details of the specific solutions you can offer the NHS Health Boards stated (such as BESS, EV/Solar car park & charge hubs, Rooftop Solar PV, etc.)

As part of its market engagement NSS is holding a Supplier Information Day on 30th April2025 (start time 10am, end time 12pm) at National Distribution Centre 2 Swinhill Avenue Larkhall Lanarkshire ML9 2QXT.

Interested suppliers who want to attend are asked to confirm their attendance by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Spaces will be limited to two persons per company.

Estimated date of publication of a formal contract notice is currently 29 August 2025.