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Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme

GLASS FUTURES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 11:09

Tender

12 Mar 2024 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Glass Futures, a notable research and development organisation based in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process titled "Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme." This contract, part of the Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Programmes, aims to secure various biofuels for industry trials at glass manufacturing plants. The procurement focused on the provision of five types of biofuels: Used Cooking Oil, Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA), Used Cooking Oil (Pitch), Biofuel Oil, and Alternative Fuel, with the latter two being successfully awarded to Argent Energy. This project, split into five lots, used an open procedure and is financed by UK Government funds. Key dates include the award dates in September 2024 and the initial tender period closing in April 2024. All deliveries are to be made to the UKD71 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the biofuel supply industry, especially those who can meet the high-quality standards specified in the award criteria (55% quality and 45% price). Entities like Argent Energy, which has secured multiple lots, exemplify the type of suppliers well-suited for such high-stakes, performance-driven projects. Companies capable of producing and supplying biofuels like Used Cooking Oil, MFA, and Biofuel Oil can leverage this contract to establish themselves as key players in the emerging biofuel market and foster long-term growth through participation in innovative, government-backed sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme

Notice Description

GFL is looking to appoint one or more supplier/s to provide various biofuels as part of its 'Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS)' Programmes industry trials. These trials will be carried out at various participating glass manufacturing plants in order to investigate the fuels performance on an industrial scale. The contract will be for an initial 6-month period and split into 5 lots as detailed within this notice and the tender pack.

Lot Information

Used Cooking Oil

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier of Used Cooking Oil as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA)

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA) as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Used Cooking Oil (Pitch)

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Used Cooking Oil (Pitch) as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Biofuel Oil

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Biofuel Oil as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Alternative Fuel

GFL is looking to appoint one or more supplier(s) to provide alternative fuel(s) to those already listed in Lot 1-4 as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme, as per the specification provided in the tender documents. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031872-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASS FUTURES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@glass-futures.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S35 2PY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
West Ecclesfield
Westminster Constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGENT ENERGY

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