Award

Supply of Biomass Chips & Associated Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 14:40

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council involves the provision of biomass chips and associated services such as the removal of ash and cleaning of biomass facilities at council premises. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and classified under the "goods" category, specifically pertaining to the fuel wood industry. The project is to be executed in Aboyne, located in the UKM50 region. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Scot Heating Company Ltd on 12th June 2025. Originally open for tender submissions until 6th May 2025, the contract covers a period starting on 1st July 2025, and ending on 31st March 2027, with an option for an extension of 12 months.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass technology, fuel provision, and facility maintenance. With a focus on both quality requirements such as material compliance and programme problem-solving, and competitive pricing strategies, it offers a favourable environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high standards in health and safety, and project execution. Companies with a strong track record in community benefits and fair working practices will find themselves well-suited to provide competitive bids in such tenders, as evidenced by the successful bid by Scot Heating Company Ltd.

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Notice Title

Supply of Biomass Chips & Associated Services

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of biomass chips to Aberdeenshire Council premises. The contract includes the supply and delivery of the chips, the removal and disposal of ash and the cleaning of biomass hoppers, chip stores and boiler plant rooms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council require competitive tenders from suitably qualified contractors to complete the supply and delivery of biomass chips to Aberdeenshire Council premises for a 1 year and 9 month period with an option to extend by 12 months. The contract includes the supply and delivery of the chips, the removal and disposal of ash and the cleaning of biomass hoppers, chip stores and boiler plant rooms.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032678-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,315 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOT HEATING

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