Concession contract for a framework delivery partner in the field of energy infrastructure improvement projects supporting the delivery of Net Zero targets

The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) seeks to procure a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK.

We intend to create this Framework in collaboration with a partner capable of covering the following scope:

Onsite comprehensive initial and ongoing low carbon energy efficient infrastructure services, improvement, and upgrades to existing or new facilities. Along with other solutions such as Geothermal energy, Green district heating energy and Hydrogen or biogas delivery.

We are seeking a partner to take on the role of Framework Manager, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Framework. This role would include offering procurement, legal, and technical expertise, as well as overseeing the monitoring and verification of savings throughout the contract lifecycle. The Framework Manager would also support business case development, assist with contracting authority approvals, and providing support with financing options and associated processes.

The appointed supplier will have the right to charge management fees to framework suppliers linked to any contracts awarded. COCH cannot guarantee that there will be any contracts and is not responsible for seeking or generating potential contract opportunities.

We are conducting this preliminary market engagement for all of the permitted purposes listed below:

• a.developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement;
• b.designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria;
• c.preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents;
• d.identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required;
• e.identifying likely contractual terms; and
• f.building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded.

Any information provided as part of the preliminary market engagement may be used to support the permitted purposes outlined above.