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PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate

University of Glasgow

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02 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is procuring wood pellets to fuel the biomass heating plant at its Garscube Estate in Glasgow. The pellets will supply the Gillies HPKI-K240 biomass boiler in the Sir Michael Stoker building. This 240 kW boiler operates alongside two gas boilers, each rated at 522 kW, to provide heating and hot water for the building. The installation is expected to produce 300,000 kWh of heat each year. This is a supply opportunity for businesses able to provide biomass fuel for an institutional heating system.

The University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The submission deadline was 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract is described as lasting three years, with an option to extend by a further 12 months. One supplier is envisaged under a framework agreement. Bids must be in English, and alternative bids are not allowed. The stated economic qualification requirements include product liability, public liability and employer’s liability insurance, each with at least £5 million cover. Suppliers must also provide at least two years of accounts showing yearly turnover of at least £70,000. Community benefits are part of the requirement.

This opportunity suits a biomass-pellet supplier able to serve a university estate and support fuel supply for a building-scale heating installation. The stated turnover threshold and insurance limits set financial and risk-cover requirements for bidders. The University also asks bidders to describe community benefits they would deliver. Examples include employment and vocational training for priority groups, workforce upskilling, equality and diversity initiatives, and work experience with schools, colleges or universities. It also identifies subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses, along with supply-chain development and support for community organisations. Suppliers with relevant fuel-supply capacity and credible proposals for these community outcomes are well placed to respond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate

Notice Description

PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate FOR THE PERIOD Of THREE (3) YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTH PERIOD The Sir Michael Stoker building has a Gillies HPKI -K240 biomass pellet boiler. This biomass boiler is 240kw and is accompanied by 2x 522kw gas boilers. Together the three boilers provide heating and hot water for this building alone. The installation is expected to produce 300,000kWhth per annum. Please refer to the PURCH3037 - Invitation to Tender document for additional information.

Renewal: FOR THE PERIOD Of THREE (3) YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTH PERIOD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565841
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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

09111400 - Wood fuels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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