Award

NP814/23 Biomass Wood Fuel Supply

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2024 at 11:17

Tender

17 Nov 2023 at 13:56

Planning

12 Jun 2023 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for Biomass Wood Fuels on behalf of NHS Scotland Health Boards and other participating authorities. The procurement involves the supply of wood pellets and wood chips, with a contract duration of 36 months and a possible 24-month extension. The procurement is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £15,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the buying organisation is a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender for Biomass Wood Fuels presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of wood pellets and wood chips. Companies with expertise in fuel wood products and experience in supplying to healthcare organisations would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes criteria for technical capacity and price evaluation, with multiple active suppliers already awarded contracts. Businesses interested in sustainable energy solutions and serving the healthcare sector may find this tender a valuable opportunity for expansion and collaboration with National Services Scotland.

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Notice Title

NP814/23 Biomass Wood Fuel Supply

Notice Description

Supply of wood pellets and wood chips to NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Lot Information

Wood Pellets

supply of wood pellets to the NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Renewal: Further 2x(1x12) month extension period option

Woodchips

supply of woodchips to the NHS Scotland Health Boards.

Renewal: Further 2x(1x12) month extension period option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011429-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03413000 - Fuel wood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is anticipated that this procurement will be retendered prior to expiry of Framework agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.e-fcategory@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AMP CLEAN ENERGY SERVICES

BALCAS

LAND ENERGY

PUFFIN PELLETS

RTS FORESTRY

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