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Tender

27 Aug 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is procuring works to reinstate, optimise and operate biomass heating systems at Strathearn Community Campus, Breadalbane Community Campus and Blairgowrie Community Campus. The requirement covers upgrading fuel storage and associated auger systems, capital works and repairs to biomass boilers, servicing and maintenance, and the supply of woodchip fuel. The strategic delivery partner will support the Council’s aim of reducing carbon emissions while making use of existing low-carbon heating infrastructure. This is a biomass heating installation, operation and maintenance requirement, classified under CPV 45331110. The work will be delivered across the three educational campuses in Perthshire. The procurement also includes community benefits, with further requirements set out in the tender instructions.

The process reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline was 28 September 2026 at 12:00. Bids were due to be opened and the award period was scheduled to begin at that time. The contract period is 1,800 days, and the estimated value is £1,250,000. There is one lot covering the full requirement; variant bids are not allowed and the contract has no stated renewal or purchasing options. Bids must be submitted in English and remain valid for 90 days. Evaluation requires suitability, economic and technical information, including financial ratios and insurance, relevant experience, quality, health and safety, and environmental management. Electronic payment and ordering apply, and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits a biomass fuel and heating specialist able to deliver capital works alongside ongoing woodchip supply, system operation, servicing and maintenance for educational sites. The supplier must hold HETAS Solid Biofuel Assurance Scheme or Woodsure accreditation, be on the UK Government Biomass Suppliers List and be RHI accredited. Bidders need two examples from the last five years of similar local-authority contracts as the main supplier, covering biomass woodchip fuel, service and maintenance, and capital works. They must demonstrate positive net assets and a current ratio of at least one for both of the last two financial years, and provide or obtain employer’s liability insurance of £10 million and public liability insurance of £5 million. Quality, health and safety, and environmental management certification or documented procedures are required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Full Turnkey Biomass Reinstatement - Strathearn Community Campus and Breadalbane Community Campus

Notice Description

Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) seeks to procure a strategic delivery partner to reinstate, optimise, and operate biomass heating systems across three key educational campuses: Strathearn Community Campus, Breadalbane Community Campus, and Blairgowrie Community Campus. This initiative forms part of PKC's wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions while maximising the use of existing low-carbon infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) seeks to procure a strategic delivery partner to reinstate, optimise, and operate biomass heating systems across three key educational campuses: Strathearn Community Campus, Breadalbane Community Campus, and Blairgowrie Community Campus. This initiative forms part of PKC's wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions while maximising the use of existing low-carbon infrastructure.. N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827027
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563196
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552122
    Full Turnkey Biomass Reinstatement - Strathearn Community Campus and Breadalbane Community Campus - Perth & Kinross Council wishes to engage with a local biomass fuel supplier to reinstate existing biomass boilers at Strathearn Community Campus and Breadalbane Community Campus. The supplier will be required to pay the full capex investment which will require upgrading the fuel storage and associated auger systems. Capex will also include any capex costs for boiler repairs throughout the contract length. This contract shall also include servicing and maintenance. This contract shall supply woodchip as fuel for Biomass Boilers.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563196
    Full Turnkey Biomass Reinstatement - Strathearn Community Campus and Breadalbane Community Campus - Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) seeks to procure a strategic delivery partner to reinstate, optimise, and operate biomass heating systems across three key educational campuses: Strathearn Community Campus, Breadalbane Community Campus, and Blairgowrie Community Campus. This initiative forms part of PKC's wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions while maximising the use of existing low-carbon infrastructure.

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