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Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme

GLASS FUTURES

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04 Oct 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme" has been concluded, with Glass Futures as the buying organisation. This tender, valued at £2,500,000, pertains to the supply of biofuels within the "09100000 - Fuels" industry classification and is intended for use in several glass manufacturing plants as part of an industrial fuel-switching trial. This open procedure was managed by Glass Futures, located in Sheffield, England, with the trials occurring across the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tendering period ending on 1 January 2024, and the contract beginning on 4 September 2024 and concluding by 3 September 2025. Key stakeholders include the buyer, Glass Futures, and the awarded supplier, Argent Energy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable and industrial biofuel solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality biofuels that can enhance environmental performance in manufacturing processes, particularly SMEs, would benefit from competing. The Industrial Fuel Switching Programme aims to explore and possibly integrate sustainable fuel solutions into long-term operations, fostering innovation and market growth. The segmented contract approach, split into five lots, invites diverse suppliers, allowing businesses with expertise in various types of biofuels to participate and provide tailored solutions, promoting collaboration and new business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme

Notice Description

GFL is looking to appoint one or more supplier/s to provide various biofuels as part of its'Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS)' Programmes industry trials. These trials will be carried out atvarious participating glass manufacturing plants in order to investigate the fuelsperformance on an industrial scale. The contract will be for an initial 6-month period and splitinto 5 lots as detailed within this notice and the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24dbe50f-ae86-483e-9ae0-417c0bf6b0da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASS FUTURES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S35 2PY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
West Ecclesfield
Westminster Constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGENT ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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