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title: "ITT259 Provision of Biomass Wood Chip Fuel for 995KW biomass boiler. - AWARD"
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# ITT259 Provision of Biomass Wood Chip Fuel for 995KW biomass boiler. - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24b9e355-1e2e-4a73-a434-bb33fa191465

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the University of Northampton, focusing on the provision of biomass wood chip fuel for a 995KW biomass boiler installed at the new Waterside Campus, which opened in September 2018. The process is classified under the goods category, specifically related to wood fuels, with a procurement method described as a selective (restricted) procedure. The tender period closed on 15 May 2018, while the awarded contract commenced on 1 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2020. Delivery is expected at the campus located in Northampton, East Midlands, UK, where an annual requirement of approximately 4,750,000 kWh of energy is anticipated.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in sustainable wood fuel supply and delivery solutions. Companies with capabilities in sourcing and distributing wood fuels that conform to environmental standards and minimising carbon emissions would be exceptionally well-suited to compete. The focus on sustainability and the significant energy needs of the University’s campus can provide a platform for suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

The University is embarking on a programme to create a wholly new campus on a brown field site providing state-of-the-art facilities and technology, the new campus will open in September 2018 academic year. A 995KW Herz Biofire biomass boiler has been installed in the Energy Centre at Waterside Campus. This will provide the baseload heat to the campus wide district heating system. The boiler uses and infeed auger to a storage silo. The silo has a usable volume of 88m3. The University is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of woodchip to fuel the biomass boiler. It should be noted the University is seeking to supply the fuel in a sustainable way and minimize embedded carbon emissions such as through the woodchip delivery and manufacture. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 4,750,000 kWh will be required per year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2a5a-fa3c-4bec-9a1a-f35b6f0a3e19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN2 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Kingsthorpe South |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILBY TREE SURGEONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 03410000 - Wood
- 03413000 - Fuel wood
- 09100000 - Fuels
- 09111400 - Wood fuels

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2a5a-fa3c-4bec-9a1a-f35b6f0a3e19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2a5a-fa3c-4bec-9a1a-f35b6f0a3e19
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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