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Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance

UHI North,West and Hebrides

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UHI North, West and Hebrides, along with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, have completed the procurement process for the provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. The contract was awarded to Puffin Energy Ltd and involves locations such as Sleat, Oban, Thurso, Portree, and Fort William. The procurement, which approached through an open procedure, included amendments and clarifications extending deadlines to December 13, 2024. The contract, valued at £240,110 for the first year, started on February 18, 2025, and may extend up to four years, capped at the CPI inflation rate for subsequent years.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies specializing in biomass fuel supply and boiler maintenance services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and fuel delivery. Suitable businesses include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the Biomass Supplier List (BSL) that can meet the rigorous insurance and financial requirements. The project caters to increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions in higher education institutions, presenting a robust market for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are: - UHI North, West and Hebrides - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this procurement exercise includes the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Biomass Boiler Maintenance (including repairs). Full detail regarding the scope of this requirement is contained in 'Appendix H - Specification'.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778102
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524745
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

09111400 - Wood fuels

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,110 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Unknown at this current moment

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI North,West and Hebrides
Additional Buyers

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
KW14 7EE
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Puffin Energy Ltd

Further Information

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