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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Tai Hedyn Limited is seeking to procure a supplier for the provision of woodchip fuel for the Duffryn District Heating Scheme, situated at Duffryn Boiler House, Newport. This procurement falls under the industry category of wood products and the buying organisation classified as a public authority within the Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is at the tender stage, with crucial dates including an enquiry period ending on 3rd September 2026, a tender submission deadline of 11th September 2026, and an award date by 23rd September 2026. Following an open procedure, this contract is valued at approximately GBP 2,280,952.38 with a potential start date of 8th October 2026 and an initial duration of two years, extendable up to 48 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers experienced in providing woodchip fuel or similar biomass products. As the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure method, it invites a wide range of bidders, favouring small and medium-sized enterprises that can deliver quality and cost-effective solutions. With a substantial evaluated weight given to price (70%), businesses that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring high-quality standards are well-suited to compete. Additionally, there are weighted criteria for quality and social value, making this a significant opportunity for businesses not only to expand their market presence but also to contribute to the community and environmental sustainability initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Woodchip

Notice Description

Tai Hedyn Limited, trading as Hedyn (the "Association"), is seeking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified supplier to supply woodchip fuel for the Duffryn District Heating Scheme at Duffryn Boiler House, Henry Morgan Way, Duffryn, NP10 8WD

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Hedyn reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the contract for a further 12 months, followed by an additional 12-month extension period, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need, and available funding. The maximum potential contract duration is therefore 48 months (2 years + 1 year + 1 year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076050-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03410000 - Wood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,280,952 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,280,952 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-09-23

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAI HEDYN LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 2DW
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
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Pillgwenlly
Westminster Constituency
Newport East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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