Tender

ITT259 Provision of Biomass Wood Chip Fuel for 995KW biomass boiler.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING

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Tender

16 Apr 2018 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton is currently undertaking a tender process for the provision of Biomass Wood Chip Fuel for a 995KW biomass boiler at the new Waterside Campus, aimed to commence operations in September 2018. The procurement, classified under the goods category and described as a selective or restricted procedure, has a tender period ending on 15th May 2018. The contract is expected to start on 1st August 2018 and will last until 31st July 2020. This initiative underscores the university's commitment to sustainability, seeking to source woodchip fuel in an environmentally responsible manner, with the delivery location being Northampton, East Midlands, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of wood fuels, particularly those that prioritise sustainability and can deliver high-quality biomass products. Suppliers familiar with eco-friendly practices and capable of meeting the university's substantial annual requirement of 4,750,000 kWh will be well-suited to compete. The contract also offers a chance for companies to establish long-term partnerships within the education sector, especially those specialised in the provision of renewable energy resources.

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Notice Title

ITT259 Provision of Biomass Wood Chip Fuel for 995KW biomass boiler.

Notice Description

The University is embarking on a programme to create a wholly new campus on a brown field site providing state-of-the-art facilities and technology, the new campus will open in September 2018 academic year. A 995KW Herz Biofire biomass boiler has been installed in the Energy Centre at Waterside Campus. This will provide the baseload heat to the campus wide district heating system. The boiler uses and infeed auger to a storage silo. The silo has a usable volume of 88m3. The University is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of woodchip to fuel the biomass boiler. It should be noted the University is seeking to supply the fuel in a sustainable way and minimize embedded carbon emissions such as through the woodchip delivery and manufacture. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 4,750,000 kWh will be required per year. Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed0e123-3fd4-4ae0-9c3f-e13dd98309a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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

03410000 - Wood

03413000 - Fuel wood

09100000 - Fuels

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN2 7AL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Kingsthorpe South
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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