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title: "Biochar Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Biochar Feasibility Study

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6af14130-cb15-4174-a430-8a0e5ceb523a

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Biochar Feasibility Study" in the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. This project aims to explore the feasibility of generating biochar from managed waste. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a tender period ending on 4th February 2025, and a contract period running from 18th March 2025 to 19th June 2025. The award was published on 10th March 2025, with a total contract value of £38,925. The location for the delivery of services is England, United Kingdom.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in waste management and biochar production. Additionally, consulting firms with capabilities in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services for water-supply and waste management may find this tender to align well with their service offerings. The contract is noted to be suitable for SMEs, fostering growth and allowing smaller enterprises to compete effectively. The awarded supplier is Severn Wye Energy Agency, indicating the scope for similar organisations to engage in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Biochar feasibility study. The Council aims to explore the feasibility of generating biochar from its managed waste and seeks support to develop the proposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425d2a4f-9360-46bc-a68a-283ad381f5be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,925 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425d2a4f-9360-46bc-a68a-283ad381f5be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/425d2a4f-9360-46bc-a68a-283ad381f5be
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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