Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Further Education Colleges are currently seeking tenders for the supply of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler at Preston College. This procurement, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets," is classified under the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 22nd May 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2018 and conclude on 30th June 2019, with an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes, although no guaranteed volume is specified. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is below the threshold limit.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the fuel supply sector, particularly those specialising in wood pellets. Companies capable of delivering high-quality biomass fuels would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As it is an open procurement, it invites a diverse range of suppliers to participate, allowing smaller firms in the area to engage with the public sector and potentially expand their market presence. Interested parties should prepare their submissions carefully to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender notice.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets

Notice Description

The College is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler at Preston College. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes although no guarantee of volume is given. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 22nd May 2018, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Additional information: The College is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes although no guarantee of volume is given. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 22nd May 2018, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

03413000 - Fuel wood

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
Louise Ashcroft
Contact Email
lashcroft@preston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01772 225192

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8UR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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