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title: "ITT282 Appointment of Biomass Woodchip Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bdae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON"
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# ITT282 Appointment of Biomass Woodchip Supplier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bdae

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## Summary

The University of Northampton is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of a Biomass Woodchip Supplier, classified under the wood fuels category. The tender, designated as ITT282, is currently in the active stage, with a contract period commencing on 1st December 2021 and lasting for two years, with a possible one-year extension. The delivery location is at the University's Waterside Campus in Northampton (NN1 5PH), and the estimated contract value is approximately £137,185.50 per year. Interested suppliers must meet specific criteria, including the provision of UK-sourced virgin timber to support the University’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable timber supply, particularly those specialising in renewable energy or biomass fuels. Companies that can fulfil the requirement for high-quality, UK-sourced G50/MC 25% (+/-5) woodchip would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, firms with expertise in minimising carbon emissions and a strong understanding of the regulatory environment surrounding biomass fuel supply will likely have a competitive advantage. The contract aligns with the growing trend towards sustainable energy solutions, offering potential for expanding a business’s portfolio in the green energy sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking an efficient, high-quality supplier of G50/MC 25% (+/-5), BSL authorised virgin timber to fuel its biomass boiler at our Waterside Campus. The woodchip must be UK sourced and under no circumstances use material derived from non-virgin timber Roundwood. The storage silo has a usable volume of 88m3. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 3,800,000 kWh. The University has pledged to become Net Zero Carbon in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and needs to eliminate or offset circa 5,000 tonnes of CO2e by the end of the decade. A key aspect of delivering this reduction is our 995KW Herz Biofire biomass boiler. In support of our commitment to tackling climate change, the University is seeking to supply the fuel sustainably and minimise embedded carbon emissions. Contract commencement 1st December 2021 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 1 year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking an efficient, high-quality supplier of G50/MC 25% (+/-5), BSL authorised virgin timber to fuel its biomass boiler at our Waterside Campus. The woodchip must be UK sourced and under no circumstances use material derived from non-virgin timber Roundwood. The storage silo has a usable volume of 88m3. The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 3,800,000 kWh. The University has pledged to become Net Zero Carbon in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and needs to eliminate or offset circa 5,000 tonnes of CO2e by the end of the decade. A key aspect of delivering this reduction is our 995KW Herz Biofire biomass boiler. In support of our commitment to tackling climate change, the University is seeking to supply the fuel sustainably and minimise embedded carbon emissions. Contract commencement 1st December 2021 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 1 year. Additional information: Contract value in II.1.7 and V.2.4 is an estimate based on GBP 137,185.50 per year for the initial contract length. The University is looking to enter a 2-year contract with the option to extend the contract entirely at the University's discretion up to a further 1 year, giving a maximum total of PS415,356 over 3 years

Renewal: The contract may be extended entirely at the University's discretion for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031810-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,000 |
| Lots value | £304,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £274,371 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5PH |
| 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 | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09111400 - Wood fuels

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031810-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013883-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northampton.ac.uk
- http://www.wilbytree.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/

## Provenance

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