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Introduction to Biomass Suppliers List (BSL)

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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11 Sep 2020 at 15:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is currently in the planning stage for the "Introduction to Biomass Suppliers List (BSL)" procurement process, with an anticipated engagement event taking place virtually on 24 September 2020, from 14:00 to 16:00. This process is centred around the fuel wood industry and targets suppliers interested in administering the Biomass Supplier List from July 2021. The engagement will conclude on 22 September 2020, with participation requiring registration via email by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the biomass and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with expertise in sustainable fuel sourcing. Companies looking to expand their operations in the public utilities or financial services sectors may find this engagement beneficial, as attendance offers a chance to network and understand the requirements for future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in the upcoming engagement event to explore avenues for growth in managing sustainability-related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Introduction to Biomass Suppliers List (BSL)

Notice Description

The Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) was introduced by the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), formerly the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), in April 2014. It supports the Government's Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme by ensuring that RHI payments are only issued to biomass boilers using woodfuel that meets certain sustainability and legal requirements. It allows RHI participants to easily demonstrate to Ofgem that the fuel they are using in their biomass boilers meets the RHI sustainability criteria required to claim their RHI payments. The BSL is currently administered and audited on behalf of BEIS by a third party. The scheme is self-funded and is paid for by participants. https://biomass-suppliers-list.service.gov.uk/ Purpose of the Supplier Engagement Event: BEIS anticipates hosting a supplier engagement event to discuss the types of skills and expertise we are seeking for this requirement. This will allow potential suppliers to ask us questions and to enable suppliers to network. Structure of the Engagement Event * Introduction to BSL * Role of administrator * Changes to the scheme * Timeline for the changes * Future plans * Questions Who should attend: Suppliers interested in tendering for the opportunity to administer the Biomass Supplier List from July 2021. When: 14:00 - 16:00 on 24 September 2020 Where: Due to Covid restrictions, it will be held virtually event - joining instructions will be provided by return email following registration. Additional information: Who should attend: Suppliers interested in tendering for the opportunity to administer the Biomass Supplier List from July 2021. When: 14:00 - 16:00 on 24 September 2020 Where: Due to Covid restrictions, it will be held virtually event - joining instructions will be provided by return email following registration. To sign up to the event, please email emanuela.arvati@beis.gov.uk by 17:00 22 September 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d67099-edee-47e8-9f30-40cc29396377
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

65 - Public utilities

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

03413000 - Fuel wood

09111400 - Wood fuels

65000000 - Public utilities

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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