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title: "Supply of Biomass Fuel to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5eb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-20"
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# Supply of Biomass Fuel to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5eb

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to procure the supply of biomass fuel for its public buildings, specifically for woodchip and wood pellets, over a three-year period. This tender, titled "Supply of Biomass Fuel to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council," falls under the industry category of fuels with CPV codes for solid and wood fuels. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the process is open for competition below the threshold as per UK regulations. Key deadlines include an enquiry period concluding on 4th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 8th December 2025. The contract period is expected to begin on 19th December 2025 and run through 18th January 2029, with the delivery location specified within the region of UKE41 in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is anticipated to be around £150,000 to £180,000 GBP. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to ensure their products meet government standards for use in biomass boilers eligible for Renewable Heat Incentive claims.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of biomass fuels, particularly those specialising in woodchip and pellet production. Businesses that can provide environmentally sustainable and socially valuable solutions, while offering competitive pricing for delivery and storage logistics, would find this tender particularly advantageous. With procurement evaluations focusing largely on price but also on quality aspects such as environmental benefits and social value, suppliers with strong green credentials and the ability to demonstrate social contributions would be considered well-suited to compete. This opportunity is not only a potential avenue for steady business growth but also a chance to enhance a company’s portfolio with a public sector client known for its commitment to sustainable practices.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council currently has four buildings that use biomass fuel. This contract is for the supply of biomass fuel - woodchip and wood pellets - for 3 years to these four buildings and any other new biomass boilers that are installed or acquired as part of a building purchase. The number of buildings may decrease as part of the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council estate rationalisation programme. The contract is to supply biomass fuel mainly woodchip to four BMDC buildings; * Bradford Industrial Museum * Wedgewood House * Margaret McMillan Tower - Sir Henry Mitchell House (shared plantroom) In 2023/24 these total amount of biomass pellets used was 33 tonnes and the amount of woodchip used was 241 tonnes. The values for 2024/25 were lower due to mechanical issues and one biomass system being decommissioned. The figures for 23/24 are the maximum level anticipated for this contract with actual amounts likely to be lower. Please bear this in mind when quoting prices. The biomass fuel must reach minimum standards for use in biomass boilers and which are approved by UK government for Renewable Heat Incentive claims. Please state delivery times from receipt of order. Pricing Pricing should be a delivered price including transportation and depositing the biomass fuel into the biomass storage tanks at each site. Seprate pricing is required for both Woodchip and Biomass Pellets We require pricing separately for the remainder of 2025/26 and the following years of 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075854-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## 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
- 09100000 - Fuels
- 09110000 - Solid fuels
- 09111400 - Wood fuels

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075854-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075854-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100148&TID105406&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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