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Biomass Fuel Supply

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jun 2019 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) awarded a contract for the supply of biomass fuel, specifically UK sourced, virgin timber, 6mm ENPlus A1 pellet standard, intended for usage in Herz Pellet Boilers across 11 sites in the South East of England. The contract, valued at £577,000, began on 1st May 2019 and will span until 30th April 2024. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage with the winning supplier being LC Energy Ltd. The tender period concluded on 19th November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in producing or supplying solid fuels, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified fuel standards. Businesses with expertise in biomass and sustainable fuel supply are particularly well-positioned to compete, potentially leading to growth and increased market presence, as they align with the increasing demand for renewable energy sources within public sector operations.

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Notice Title

Biomass Fuel Supply

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) has been operating 2 biomass boilers since 2010 and a further 9 were installed between October and December 2014. BCC has a requirement for the supply of UK sourced, virgin timber, 6mm ENPlus A1 pellet standard for use in Herz Pellet Boilers across 11 sites in their region. BCC operate and manage the biomass boilers on behalf of the sites so this fuel contract will be directly with BCC and day to day contact, ordering and payments will be carried out by BCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3c2031c-b34b-405e-bfd6-11fe8bcb71e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161f7731-5026-4ed7-9182-19bbcbb198b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09110000 - Solid fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£577,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£577,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adrian Ratcliff
Contact Email
aratcliff@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296383337

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LC ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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