--- title: "Market Research - Supply of Biomass Fuel (Pellet and/or Woodchip)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-06" --- # Market Research - Supply of Biomass Fuel (Pellet and/or Woodchip) Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263.json) ## Summary East Ayrshire Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of Biomass Fuel, specifically wood pellets and/or woodchips, to support educational properties that are currently under construction or design in East Ayrshire. This requirement is anticipated to commence from early 2020, and the Council aims to engage with experienced suppliers to discuss available products and procurement options. The planned procurement notice was published on 6th February 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to register and seek further information through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the biomass fuel sector, particularly those specialising in the production and supply of wood pellets and woodchips. Companies with expertise in renewable energy solutions and those that can provide innovative products tailored for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could not only enhance business growth but also position suppliers as key partners in promoting sustainability within the educational framework of East Ayrshire. ## Notice East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase Biomass Fuel (wood pellet and/or woodchip) to supply educational properties currently under construction / design within East Ayrshire (further detail below), from early 2020 onwards. In order to meet this requirement, East Ayrshire Council would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers, in order to consult on the different products in the market, the benefits of each and what procurement options are available. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase Biomass Fuel (wood pellet and/or woodchip) to supply educational properties currently under construction / design within East Ayrshire (further detail below), from early 2020 onwards. In order to meet this requirement, East Ayrshire Council would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers, in order to consult on the different products in the market, the benefits of each and what procurement options are available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308974 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09100000 - Fuels - 09110000 - Solid fuels - 09111400 - Wood fuels ## Release History - 6 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308974 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB308974&idx=1 6th February 2018 - Biomass Fuels - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308974 Market Research - Supply of Biomass Fuel (Pellet and/or Woodchip) - East Ayrshire Council has identified that it will have a requirement to purchase Biomass Fuel (wood pellet and/or woodchip) to supply educational properties currently under construction / design within East Ayrshire (further detail below), from early 2020 onwards. In order to meet this requirement, East Ayrshire Council would like to engage with suitably experienced suppliers, in order to consult on the different products in the market, the benefits of each and what procurement options are available. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=529263 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529263.json.