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Biomass Fuel for UHI

North Highland College

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09 Feb 2021 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Highland College, along with the Scottish Association for Marine Science and West Highland College UHI, is seeking contractors for the provision of wood fuels under the procurement title "Biomass Fuel for UHI." This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on wood fuels, and is located within the UK. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 9th February 2021. The required materials are divided into two lots: Wood Pellet and Wood Chip, necessitating that bidders be approved UK Biomass Supplier List (BSL) providers. Notable deadlines associated with the tender include the submission of several documents such as the ESPD, technical response form, and commercial questionnaire, which are essential for compliance and evaluation.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in biomass fuel supply, particularly those with an existing BSL accreditation. Companies that can offer either wood pellet or wood chip products, and have the necessary financial qualifications and insurance coverages, would be well-positioned to compete. The award criteria heavily favour cost (65%) and quality (35%), thus encouraging competitive bidding. As the demand for sustainable heating solutions rises, this procurement aligns well with businesses aiming to expand into environmentally friendly energy sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biomass Fuel for UHI

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) require a contractor(s) to provide wood fuel to their various campus locations for the provision of heat from biomass boiler source. Their is a Lotted requirement for Wood pellet and wood chip provision.

Lot Information

Wood Pellet

The named Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands require to set up a contract(s) for the provision of biomass fuel. The requirement is split into 2 Lots, based on the fuel type, as follows: - Lot 1 - Wood Pellet. - Lot 2 - Wood Chip. Suppliers can bid on one or two of the Lots but note that all named Academic Partners within each Lot must be provided for. For the avoidance of doubt the following details a breakdown of the Partners by Lot: Lot 1 - North Highland College UHI, Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI and West Highland College UHI (Portree campus). Lot 2 - West Highland College UHI (Fort William campus).

Options: The participating institutions may wish to undertake additional related services offered through additional or social value as requested to be identified through the technical questions.

Wood Chip

The named Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands require to set up a contract(s) for the provision of biomass fuel. The requirement is split into 2 Lots, based on the fuel type, as follows: - Lot 1 - Wood Pellet. - Lot 2 - Wood Chip. Suppliers can bid on one or two of the Lots but note that all named Academic Partners within each Lot must be provided for. For the avoidance of doubt the following details a breakdown of the Partners by Lot: Lot 1 - North Highland College UHI, Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI and West Highland College UHI (Portree campus). Lot 2 - West Highland College UHI (Fort William campus).

Options: The participating institutions may wish to undertake additional related services offered through additional or social value as requested to be identified through the technical questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02917b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002580-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Highland College
Additional Buyers

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

West Highland College UHI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
KW14 7EE
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Balcas

HWEnergy

Further Information

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