---
title: "Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES"
published: "2025-02-27"
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# Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance

Buyer: UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f0

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), through its academic partners UHI North, West and Hebrides; Sabhal Mòr Ostaig; and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance in the regions of Sleat, Oban, Thurso, Portree, and Fort William. This service contract in the category of 'Repair and maintenance services of boilers' was awarded to Puffin Energy Ltd with the contract signed on 18 February 2025 for an initial duration of two years, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The contract was awarded following an open procedure and the final stages of the procurement included details regarding commercial evaluation and performance criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biomass fuel and maintenance industry to engage with a prominent educational institution. It offers potential for business growth through the provision of essential services to multiple campuses, ensuring boiler systems operate efficiently and sustainably. Businesses with expertise in biomass fuel supply, boiler maintenance, and environmental management would find this tender well-matched to their services. Additionally, since the contract includes the possibility of extensions based on performance, consistent service quality can lead to a long-term partnership with UHI. Businesses that can demonstrate strong management practices, environmental responsibility, and adherence to fair work practices are particularly well-suited to compete for this sort of public contract.

## Notice

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are: - UHI North, West and Hebrides - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this procurement exercise includes the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Biomass Boiler Maintenance (including repairs). Full detail regarding the scope of this requirement is contained in 'Appendix H - Specification'.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007358-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Unknown at this current moment |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,110 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES |
| Additional buyers | SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 09111400 - Wood fuels
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007358-2025
- 28 Nov 2024 at 15:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038493-2024
- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2024
- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778102
- https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00467
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14563
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30654

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