--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2018-05-01" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges are currently seeking tenders for the supply of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler at Preston College. This procurement, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wood Pellets," is classified under the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 22nd May 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2018 and conclude on 30th June 2019, with an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes, although no guaranteed volume is specified. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is below the threshold limit. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the fuel supply sector, particularly those specialising in wood pellets. Companies capable of delivering high-quality biomass fuels would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As it is an open procurement, it invites a diverse range of suppliers to participate, allowing smaller firms in the area to engage with the public sector and potentially expand their market presence. Interested parties should prepare their submissions carefully to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender notice. ## Notice The College is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler at Preston College. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes although no guarantee of volume is given. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 22nd May 2018, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Additional information: The College is seeking a reliable high quality supplier of wood pellets to fuel the biomass boiler. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 132 tonnes although no guarantee of volume is given. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12.00 noon on the 22nd May 2018, please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. To download the tender please register by following the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe If you have any problems please contact the In-tend help desk on Tel 0845 557 8079. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 8UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Sharoe Green | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 03413000 - Fuel wood - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09100000 - Fuels ## Release History - 1 May 2018 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 - 1 May 2018 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 - 1 May 2018 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 - 1 May 2018 at 13:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 - 1 May 2018 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5eb2939-107a-4a25-b320-0a0576bb6d73 1st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-970e90fa-a7e2-4680-a546-d7da897fe689.json.