Award

Supply of Biomass Chips and Pellets Contract

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Biomass Chips and Pellets Contract" in Aberdeen, UK. The contract involved the supply and delivery of biomass chips and pellets to various premises for a 3-year period, with an option to extend by 12 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category was goods. The contract has been awarded to Puffin Pellets Ltd for the supply of biomass pellets, with a contract value of £2,527,860, signed on 1st April 2024.

This tender by Aberdeenshire Council presents opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass supply and delivery services to compete. Businesses suitable for this tender should be able to meet the quality and pricing criteria set out by the council. The contract allows for the submission of bids for one or both lots separately, with specific eligibility requirements such as being registered on the Biomass Fuels Suppliers List. The deadline for bid submissions was 22nd January 2024, and electronic submissions were accepted through the Postbox facility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Biomass Chips and Pellets Contract

Notice Description

the supply and delivery of biomass chips and pellets to various premises for a 3 year period with option to extend by 12 months.

Lot Information

Supply of Biomass Chips

Aberdeenshire Council require competitive tenders from suitably qualified contractors to complete the supply and delivery of biomass chips to various premises for a 3 year period with an option to extend by 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period

Supply of Biomass Pellets

Aberdeenshire Council require competitive tenders from suitably qualified contractors to complete the supply and delivery of biomass pellets to various premises for a 3 year period with an option to extend by 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751031
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502954
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£2,527,860 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Cook, Jamie Hutcheon
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600, +44 1467537301

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

PUFFIN PELLETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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