Award

DMNV 028 - Biochar Pyrolysis Production Plant - Ludlow

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2025 at 10:05

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 09:05

Planning

13 Jun 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has awarded a contract titled "DMNV 028 - Biochar Pyrolysis Production Plant - Ludlow" under the industry category of construction works for power plants and heating plants. The contract involves the design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of a biomass Pyrolysis Plant located at Coder Road in Ludlow, United Kingdom. The procurement process has now reached the 'Award' stage, and the contract was signed on 27th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,575,818 GBP, has been granted to Biodynamic Carbon Limited, with initial servicing and support required over the first two years and an option for the Council to extend the contract for further operation and maintenance from the third year onwards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the renewable energy and construction sectors, particularly those experienced in biomass and pyrolysis technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in instrumentation, control, automation, electrical works, and ongoing maintenance of biomass facilities would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The project emphasises high standards of quality, social value, and cost management, providing business growth potential for companies capable of delivering these critical services efficiently. The inclusive warranty and servicing requirements ensure sustained engagement over the contract period, fostering long-term business relationships and continued operational excellence.

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Notice Title

DMNV 028 - Biochar Pyrolysis Production Plant - Ludlow

Notice Description

This is an award notice for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation and maintenance of a biomass Pyrolysis Plant. This includes the provision of instrumentation, control and automation of the equipment, civils and electrical works for a biomass pyrolysis facility for a site supplied by the Council at Coder Road in Ludlow, United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation and maintenance of a biomass Pyrolysis Plant. This includes the provision of instrumentation, control and automation of the equipment, civils and electrical works for a biomass pyrolysis facility supplied by the Council at Coder Road in Ludlow, United Kingdom. The Council requires initial servicing and support over the initial two years of the Contract. If the Council exercises its option to extend the Contract, from year 3 until expiry of the Contract, the successful contractor shall provide ongoing operation and maintenance services under a separate Operation and Maintenance Contract. The Council requires the successful contractor to provide a fully inclusive warranty within the first-two years post commissioning to 'Live', including servicing and support. This would include a 24hr response to be on site to remediate any operational issues.

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the contract at its sole discretion for the continued operation and maintenance of the Plant. Should the Council exercise its right to extend, the successful contractor will be given not less than 12 months' notice to that effect and such option to extend will be treated as an instruction for additional services in accordance with Condition 33.3 of the Operation and Maintenance Services Contract ("O&M Contract") (please refer to the draft O&M Contract published with the procurement documents).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046fb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09135000 - Fuel oils

45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,575,818 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Denton - Procurement Manager, Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIODYNAMIC CARBON

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