Tender

Biomass Fuel Supply

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement entitled "Biomass Fuel Supply," focusing on the supply of bulk-blown wood pellet heating fuel. The contract, identified by reference IA3826, is categorised under the industry sectors of Fuel wood and Wood fuels and aims to supply biomass fuel to five distinct locations across Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers should note that the tender process is conducted through an open below-threshold competition, with submissions and all relevant procurement documents being managed via the Council's Proactis eProcurement platform. Interested parties should participate by 26th June 2026, as this marks the end of the tender period, following an enquiry period which ends on 19th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in biomass fuel supply, specifically those qualified to meet ENplus A1 specifications and hold Biomass Suppliers List accreditation. With an estimated annual supply requirement of up to 230 tonnes across several sites, the contract holds a gross value of £189,000. It is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given the open competition structure and the potential for a 12-month extension. Suppliers skilled in providing high-quality biomass fuel can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector by securing a place as a preferred fuel provider for Staffordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Biomass Fuel Supply

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint one (1) Provider for the supply of bulk-blown wood pellet heating fuel meeting EN+ A1 specifications to five sites across Staffordshire. The overreaching specification for the wood pellet is to be ENplus A1 6mm. Deliveries are to be made on an as-needed basis, with anticipated total annual volumes of up to 230 tonnes, as summarised below: Approximately 60 tonnes to Hugo Meynell Primary (TF9 4NU) per year. Approximately 20 tonnes to Whittington Primary School (WS14 9LG) per year Approximately 10 tonnes to Chasewater Innovation Centre (WS8 7NL) per year Approximately 50 tonnes to Walton Hall Special School (ST21 6JR) per year. Approximately 50 tonnes to Cannock Chase Enterprise Centre (WS12 0QU) per year. The successful Provider will be required to meet EN PLUS A1 6mm as well as retain Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) accreditation for all fuels delivered to installations within this contract for the duration of the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months, to be exercised if the Council is satisfied with the performance of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051428-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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