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title: "Provision of Biomass Woodchip"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Biomass Woodchip

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d547089-fe47-4020-a797-e810ffcd4fdb

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council titled "Provision of Biomass Woodchip" falls under the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" industry category. The process, classified as an award, covers procurement for biomass chip supply for County Hall and Hinckley Parks Primary School in England, UK. The contract, valued at £709,375, was awarded on 18th July 2024 to Milner Forestry, an SME based in Leicestershire. The contract commenced on 19th July 2024 and will continue until 18th July 2026. The tender was executed through a mini competition under the YPO DPS 001080 framework for Biomass Supply Wood Chip Lot 1, with procurement activities completed by 1st July 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in biomass and renewable energy products. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from such public sector contracts that encourage the utilisation of sustainable energy sources. Companies with expertise in the delivery and secure storage of biomass woodchip products are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, thereby growing their business in the public procurement landscape. The awarded contract to Milner Forestry underlines the importance of local suppliers meeting specific technical requirements and demonstrating cost-effectiveness within the stipulated contract period.

## Notice

Biomass chip supply for County Hall and at Hinckley Parks Primary School. The contractor is also required store one of our biomass chip containers at their depot between deliveries. Awarded via Mini Competition under YPO DPS 001080 for Biomass Supply Wood Chip Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684dbbcb-1017-4796-b575-404f5809b79a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £709,375 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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 | MILNER FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684dbbcb-1017-4796-b575-404f5809b79a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684dbbcb-1017-4796-b575-404f5809b79a
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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