Planning

Market Research - Supply of Biomass Fuel (Pellet and/or Woodchip)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of Biomass Fuel, specifically wood pellets and/or woodchips, to support educational properties that are currently under construction or design in East Ayrshire. This requirement is anticipated to commence from early 2020, and the Council aims to engage with experienced suppliers to discuss available products and procurement options. The planned procurement notice was published on 6th February 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to register and seek further information through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the biomass fuel sector, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of wood pellets and woodchips. Companies with expertise in renewable energy solutions and those that can provide innovative products tailored for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could not only enhance business growth but also position suppliers as key partners in promoting sustainability within the educational framework of East Ayrshire.

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Notice Title

Market Research - Supply of Biomass Fuel (Pellet and/or Woodchip)

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase Biomass Fuel (wood pellet and/or woodchip) to supply educational properties currently under construction / design within East Ayrshire (further detail below), from early 2020 onwards. In order to meet this requirement, East Ayrshire Council would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers, in order to consult on the different products in the market, the benefits of each and what procurement options are available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase Biomass Fuel (wood pellet and/or woodchip) to supply educational properties currently under construction / design within East Ayrshire (further detail below), from early 2020 onwards. In order to meet this requirement, East Ayrshire Council would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers, in order to consult on the different products in the market, the benefits of each and what procurement options are available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308974
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09110000 - Solid fuels

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

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