Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd9-aaa8-726f-bd83-ef3a0d76aacd/concession-contract-for-a-framework-delivery-partner-in-the-field-of-energy-infr pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Concession contract for a framework delivery partner in the field of energy infrastructure improvement projects supporting the delivery of Net Zero targets [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Mar 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: - developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; - designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; - preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; - identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; - identifying likely contractual terms; and - 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Infrastructure works consultancy services Energy and related services Evaluation consultancy services Contract administration services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3-2026-03-26T10:52:21Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0674c3-2026-03-26T10:52:21Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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