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PS-24-62 - Supply of Biomass Fuel and Operation of Biomass Boilers at Barony Campus and Stewarton Academy

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Ayrshire Council relates to the supply of biomass fuel and the operation and maintenance of biomass boilers at Barony Campus and Stewarton Academy, located in the region UKM93 (Kilmarnock, Scotland). The process was conducted using an open procedure, primarily focused on the goods category. East Ayrshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, initially issued a tender notice, culminating in an awarded contract signed on 20th December 2024 with AMP Clean Energy Services, valued at approximately £1,227,385.20. The procedure involved electronic submissions, opening bids on 18th October 2024, indicating the Council's active leveraging of digital processes to streamline procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, particularly those offering biomass solutions and sustainability-focused services. The necessity for suppliers to be listed on the Biomass Suppliers List (BSL) underscores the emphasis on renewable standards, providing a growth avenue for companies engaged in eco-friendly technologies. Moreover, the contract's community benefit requirements encourage SME and social enterprise participation, enhancing local economic growth through job creation and training opportunities. Businesses that align with these environmental and community-oriented values are well-suited to compete in this sector, fostering a robust supply chain in renewable energy services.

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Notice Title

PS-24-62 - Supply of Biomass Fuel and Operation of Biomass Boilers at Barony Campus and Stewarton Academy

Notice Description

Supply of Biomass Fuel including the Operation and Maintenance of Biomass Boilers at Barony Campus and Stewarton Academy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Biomass Fuel including the Operation and Maintenance of Biomass Boilers at Barony Campus and Stewarton Academy.

Renewal: 3No. Optional 1 Year Extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539039
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

09100000 - Fuels

09110000 - Solid fuels

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,227,385 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMP CLEAN ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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