Award

Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 17:02

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2024 at 11:52

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 13:45

Planning

11 Jun 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has finalised the procurement process for the framework agreement titled "Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply" under the Goods category, focused on Wood fuels. The procurement, classified under CPV code 09111400, will handle operations, maintenance, and fuel supply for biomass boiler installations at various properties across Fife, with potential to expand to additional locations as required. The tender process was completed, and the contract, valued at £4,037,635.44, was awarded to Alternative Heat Ltd. Key dates include the contract award on 10th March 2025, with work scheduled to commence on 17th May 2025 and run through to 16th May 2028, with an optional extension up to 16th May 2031.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in biomass operations, maintenance services, and wood fuel supply. Companies with expertise in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly those specialising in biomass solutions, would find this contract beneficial for establishing a steady workflow and expanding their market presence in the region. Large scale and capable suppliers, similar to Alternative Heat Ltd., which can meet the specific requirements of maintenance and the supply of high-quality wood fuel, are well-suited to capitalise on this procurement opportunity and support Fife Council in its renewable energy initiatives.

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Notice Title

Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply

Notice Description

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

Renewal: Optional extension up to 16th May 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008845-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09111400 - Wood fuels

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,820,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,037,635 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 16 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Billie Robb
Contact Email
billie.robb@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTERNATIVE HEAT

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