Planning

Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at securing an external supplier to provide Wood Pellet Fuel for 10 Biomass Heating Systems across their estate, located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The tender is categorised under general public services, specifically focusing on the supply of goods within the energy sector, including classifications for solid fuels and biomass. Key upcoming dates include the future notice release on 10th June 2026, indicating potential further procurement stages. The planning process emphasises transparency and forethought, preparing the market for the upcoming formal tender invitation.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of renewable energy resources, specifically wood pellets and biomass fuels. Companies with robust logistics capabilities and regional service delivery in the UKM6 area would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Securing this contract could offer substantial business growth for suppliers with an established presence in the renewable energy market, providing a reliable and long-term demand stream from a significant public sector buyer. Businesses should prepare to engage with the procurement process once the next stage officially commences.

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Notice Title

Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council require an external supplier to provide a supply of Wood Pellet Fuel to 10nr Biomass Heating Systems across the estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council require an external supplier to provide a supply of Wood Pellet Fuel to 10nr Biomass Heating Systems across the estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831522
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555530
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09110000 - Solid fuels

09111400 - Wood fuels

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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