Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting tenders for the maintenance of biomass heating systems, specifically focused on services within the general public services industry category. The procurement process is at the tender stage and involves the maintenance of wood pellet-fuelled biomass boilers installed across nine schools and a school hostel in Argyll and Bute, classified under the CPV code 50531100. This opportunity, employing an open procedure, is detailed under tender ID JUN558790, with electronic submissions open until 27th July 2026, 12:00 PM. The procurement process allows for a contract period of one year, with the possibility of extending for additional three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for biomass heating systems. The requirement for planned preventative maintenance, remediation, and emergency support services provides avenues for specialists with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and heating systems. Businesses that can demonstrate adherence to statutory, best practice and manufacturer-recommended maintenance tasks will be well-positioned. The open procedural method allows diverse businesses, particularly those experienced with educational facilities, to compete effectively, thereby supporting business growth in the green energy and public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services

Notice Description

This is a standard maintenance contract associated with 10 existing wood pellet fuelled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel. This PIN is a republishing of a previous PIN due to an updated estimated contract value internally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a standard maintenance contract associated existing wood pellet fueled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel.

Renewal: The period of the Contract will be for 1 Calendar Year from the date of award. The Contract may be extended for up to 3 further Calendar years on a 1+1+1 basis at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833957
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558790
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44621200 - Boilers

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
End of Contract Period (including any extensions).

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557412
    Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services - This is a standard maintenance contract associated with 10 existing wood pellet fuelled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel. This PIN is a republishing of a previous PIN due to an updated estimated contract value internally.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558790
    Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services - This is a standard maintenance contract associated with 10 existing wood pellet fuelled biomass boiler installations. The contract allows for planned preventative maintenance/remediation and emergency maintenance attendance/support and contains elements of statutory, best practice and manufacturer recommended tasks. The biomass boilers are installed across 9 schools and a school hostel. This PIN is a republishing of a previous PIN due to an updated estimated contract value internally.

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