This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Planning

11 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has awarded a contract for the Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply, valued at £4,037,635.44 GBP, to Alternative Heat Ltd. The procurement process was for the renewal of the Framework Agreement for the operation, maintenance, and fuel supply of biomass boilers at properties across Fife, with provisions to add additional sites as required. The process commenced with planning in June 2024, followed by an open tender in November 2024. The contract was awarded and signed in March 2025, and the agreement is set to be in effect from May 2025 through May 2028, with an optional extension to 2031. The next renewal is expected in July 2025, with the contract terms outlined for performance during this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass boiler operations, maintenance services, and fuel supply. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, particularly those in the utilities sector, can leverage this framework agreement to secure long-term engagements across multiple sites in Fife. Large-scale enterprises will find this tender well-suited due to the substantial contract value and the scope for additional installations. The renewal process provides a recurring opportunity for businesses to establish themselves as reliable providers in the public sector, fostering growth through consistent service delivery and expanded geographical reach within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply

Notice Description

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

Renewal: Optional extension up to 16th May 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

09111400 - Wood fuels

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,820,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,037,635 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2025 - 16 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
November 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alternative Heat Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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