Award

Provision of Biomass Heating System Services and Supplies

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2021 at 13:25

Tender

21 May 2021 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is conducting an open tender process for the "Provision of Biomass Heating System Services and Supplies," aimed at enhancing their biomass heating services across the region. This procurement, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for boilers, involves a total contract value of £1,400,000 and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 24 June 2021. The procurement includes two lots: Managed Biomass Heating Systems and Biomass Fuel Supply, with estimated delivery locations across the North Lanarkshire geographic area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass heating systems, fuel supply, and maintenance services. Companies with the capability to manage and service biomass systems, as well as those that can supply wood chip fuel, would be well suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate commitment to fair work practices and community benefits will enhance their proposal's attractiveness, aligning with the council's expectations for sustainability and service quality in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Biomass Heating System Services and Supplies

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the Council) and its ALEO's require an external provider for the provision of biomass heating system services and supplies with sufficient skill and care whilst doing so in a safe and compliant manner. To enable sufficient provision of future services, the Council wish to initiate a Framework Agreement consisting of two (2) Lots as detailed below: - Lot 1 - Managed Biomass Heating Systems - Lot 2 - Biomass Fuel Supply

Lot Information

Biomass Fuel Supply

This scope of requirements related to Lot 2 is for the delivery of a biomass wood chip fuel supply agreement comprising of provision of wood fuel at two (2) sites within the North Lanarkshire Council area with the Council reserving the right to remove or add sites throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Council reserves the right to remove or add sites throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement for Lot 2.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a total of 42 months (30 plus 12). Following expiry of the Framework Agreement, the Councils may elect to re-tender requirements.

Managed Biomass Heating Systems

This scope of requirements for Lot 1 relates to the delivery of a managed heat service agreement comprising of provision of wood fuel, servicing and call-out maintenance / repair of biomass heating systems / boiler plant and ancillary equipment at six (6) sites within the North Lanarkshire Council area with the Council reserving the right to remove or add sites throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Options: The Council reserves the right to remove or add sites throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement for Lot 1.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a total of 42 months (30 plus 12). Following expiry of the Framework Agreement, the Councils may elect to re-tender requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b393
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026533-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

03413000 - Fuel wood

09100000 - Fuels

09111400 - Wood fuels

39715200 - Heating equipment

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a total of 42 months (30 plus 12). Following expiry of the Framework Agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
walkereuan@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMP CLEAN ENERGY SERVICES

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