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Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Biomass Fuel

SRUC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2025 at 11:44

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:24

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

SRUC has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of biomass fuel to its sites at Barony Campus and Oban. The tender, entitled "Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Biomass Fuel," falls under the goods category, specifically wood fuels (CPV code 09111400). This open procedure procurement was awarded to Balcas and Woodyfuel Ltd for the respective locations, with the contracts signed in December 2024. The biomass fuel is to be delivered to SAC Consulting, Glencruitten Road, Oban (UKM6) and SRUC Barony Campus (UKM92). The total values of the contracts are £540,000 and £180,000 respectively, with the contracts remaining active and performance stipulated for 1080 days, with a retender expected around September 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in biomass fuel supply and delivery to expand their market presence, particularly those that comply with OFGEM Non-Domestic RHI requirements. SMEs like Balcas and Woodyfuel Ltd, highlighted as successful suppliers, demonstrate the tender's suitability for companies with a focus on quality, sustainability, and added value. The procurement process, emphasizing professional ability, customer service, and inclusivity, also creates a conducive environment for businesses that can leverage these strengths to secure and execute similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Biomass Fuel

Notice Description

SRUC invites tenders for the provision of biomass fuel to its sites at Barony Campus and Oban. Full details are within the attached Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

SRUC Barony Campus DG1 3NE

Please see attached Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: Re-tender circa September 2027.

SAC Consulting, Glencruitten Road Oban PA34 4DW

See attached Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: Re-tender circa September 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002947-2025
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
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


CPV Codes

03413000 - Fuel wood

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Re-tender circa September 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BALCAS

WOODYFUEL

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