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title: "Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0447b2"
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# Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme

Buyer: GLASS FUTURES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447b2

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## Summary

Glass Futures, a notable research and development organisation based in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process titled "Supply of Biofuel for the Industrial Fuel Switching Programme." This contract, part of the Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Programmes, aims to secure various biofuels for industry trials at glass manufacturing plants. The procurement focused on the provision of five types of biofuels: Used Cooking Oil, Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA), Used Cooking Oil (Pitch), Biofuel Oil, and Alternative Fuel, with the latter two being successfully awarded to Argent Energy. This project, split into five lots, used an open procedure and is financed by UK Government funds. Key dates include the award dates in September 2024 and the initial tender period closing in April 2024. All deliveries are to be made to the UKD71 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the biofuel supply industry, especially those who can meet the high-quality standards specified in the award criteria (55% quality and 45% price). Entities like Argent Energy, which has secured multiple lots, exemplify the type of suppliers well-suited for such high-stakes, performance-driven projects. Companies capable of producing and supplying biofuels like Used Cooking Oil, MFA, and Biofuel Oil can leverage this contract to establish themselves as key players in the emerging biofuel market and foster long-term growth through participation in innovative, government-backed sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

GFL is looking to appoint one or more supplier/s to provide various biofuels as part of its 'Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS)' Programmes industry trials. These trials will be carried out at various participating glass manufacturing plants in order to investigate the fuels performance on an industrial scale. The contract will be for an initial 6-month period and split into 5 lots as detailed within this notice and the tender pack.

### Lot Information

Used Cooking Oil

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier of Used Cooking Oil as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA)

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Mixed Fatty Acid (MFA) as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Used Cooking Oil (Pitch)

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Used Cooking Oil (Pitch) as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Biofuel Oil

GFL is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Biofuel Oil as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme Additional information: The Procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

Alternative Fuel

GFL is looking to appoint one or more supplier(s) to provide alternative fuel(s) to those already listed in Lot 1-4 as part of its Industrial Fuel Switching Programme, as per the specification provided in the tender documents. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project financed by UK Government funds

Renewal: 6 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031872-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASS FUTURES |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S35 2PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | West Ecclesfield |
| Westminster constituency | Penistone and Stocksbridge |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARGENT ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031872-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007848-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glass-futures.org
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43118

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