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Provision for the Supply of Bio-mass Fuel

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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18 Nov 2024 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) in Newport is extending an existing contract with Balcas Timber Ltd for the supply of bio-mass fuel. This contract, which initially expires on 31 January 2025, will be extended for an additional three months until 30 April 2025, increasing the contract value by £30,000. ONS operates two Endress USF-W Biomass Boilers that use wood pellets, and this procurement extension will facilitate continued supply during the heating season while a new competitive framework, the CCS National Fuels 3, is established. The procurement method employed is a direct award procedure without prior publication, reflecting its narrow scope and urgency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the biomass fuel industry, especially those capable of supplying high volumes of wood pellets. Companies with a stable supply chain and the capacity to meet the demand during the high-consumption heating season stand to benefit. This extension not only provides immediate business opportunities but positions these businesses to compete for longer-term, upcoming contracts under the broader CCS framework. SMEs specialising in renewable energy solutions and fuel supply for large institutions would find this particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for the Supply of Bio-mass Fuel

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of Bio-mass Fuel. The Office for National Statistics' (ONS) property in Newport have two Endress USF-W Biomass Boilers 1Mw in output which use wood pellets. The units were installed and commissioned in 2010. ONS would only use gas as a temporary back up in the absence of an adequate wood supply. The boilers are fed from two 30 tonne capacity wood silos.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bio-mass Fuel. The Office for National Statistics' (ONS) property in Newport have two Endress USF-W Biomass Boilers 1Mw in output which use wood pellets, The units were installed and commissioned in 2010. ONS would only use gas as a temporary back up in the absence of an adequate wood supply. The boilers are fed from two 30 tonne capacity wood silos. The heating season runs from the 1st October to the 30th April. Historic consumption figures indicate that ONS use 200-400 tonnes of pellet per annum, 30-60 tonne per month dependent upon weather conditions.

Procurement Information

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) are seeking to increase the extension available with Balcas for a period of 3 months until 30 April 2025 increasing the contract value by PS30,000. ONS' existing contract with Balcas expires on 31 January 2025 and the current National Fuels 2 Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework is due to expire imminently. Extending the existing contract by 3 months will allow ONS to re-procure through the Summer months utilising the new CCS National Fuels 3 Framework. It is anticipated there will be a broader range of suppliers on the new framework and appetite for longer contract terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037243-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£282,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Natalie Rogers
Contact Email
natalie.rogers@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633456355

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALCAS TIMBER

Further Information

Notice URLs

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