Award

Supply of 6mm Wood Pellets and Wood Pellet Store Cleaning Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 15:03

Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of 6mm wood pellets and a wood pellet store cleaning service. This open procedure involved sourcing ENplus® class A1 wood pellets meeting the ISO 17225-2 standard, intended for delivery to the Council and other contracting authorities. The contract was awarded on 10 October 2025, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. Delivery covers the Nottinghamshire area, aligning with the Council's sub-central government functions in the UK Public Authority sector. The contract period began on 1 October 2025 and is set to run until 30 September 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. This procurement method, which includes a single provider framework agreement, required no additional fees and was facilitated without reopening competition, ensuring predetermined pricing as part of the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wood fuel supply and associated cleaning services. It is ideally suited for ENplus® certified traders or producers, especially those capable of meeting the stringent product quality and delivery requirements outlined. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the framework’s structure and focus on consistency across multiple sites. Working with a reputable public authority like Nottinghamshire County Council can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, leading to further opportunities within the public sector. This contract represents a lucrative pathway with a substantial total value of £3.2 million, creating room for growth and expansion in the sustainable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of 6mm Wood Pellets and Wood Pellet Store Cleaning Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint an ENplus(r) trader/producer who can source 6mm wood pellets to the ISO 17225-2 standard and ENplus(r) class A1 and deliver to the Council and any other contracting authority in accordance with this framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065235-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£266,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Watson
Contact Email
prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441159772857

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH PARK INDUSTRIES

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