---
title: "W5041 Biochar from Pyrolysis - Supply, Install and Operate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a7e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# W5041 Biochar from Pyrolysis - Supply, Install and Operate

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a7e

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## Summary

Walsall Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "W5041 Biochar from Pyrolysis - Supply, Install and Operate." This initiative, set to potentially establish a joint venture, invites market feedback for the supply, installation, and operation of pyrolysis plants within the Borough of Walsall, United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their input through a questionnaire available online before the deadline on 17 April 2026. The contract period for the enterprise is projected to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2046, under the goods category with a focus on waste incinerators.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in waste management and renewable energy solutions, particularly those experienced in pyrolysis technology. Suitable for SMEs, it aims to form a joint venture where Walsall Council will maintain a majority shareholding, providing a site ready for pyrolysis operations. Businesses involved in processing woodchip and biomass materials can leverage this venture to expand their operations in the West Midlands, fostering long-term growth and innovation within the sustainable waste management sector. With the Council taking the lead, there is a strong foundation for collaboration and commercial viability over the contract's 20-year duration.

## Notice

"Walsall Council is seeking market feedback and expressions of interest in advance of a potential procurement tender for a joint venture partner to supply, build, install and operate one or more pyrolysis plants in the Borough of Walsall. The Council is seeking to establish with a partner a joint venture (JV) company 75%:25% to process whole tree woodchip and virgin biomass material . The Council wishes to be the majority share holder in the joint venture company and will supply a site fit for the purpose of pyrolysis operations over a minimum of 20 years."

### Planning Information

"Walsall Council is seeking market feedback and expressions of interest in advance of a potential procurement tender for a joint venture partner to supply, build, install and operate one or more pyrolysis plants in the Borough of Walsall.​
Information is to bve provided by submitting a questionnaire which is available on https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home ."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030238-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2046 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42320000 - Waste incinerators

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030238-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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