--- title: "NP814/18 - Biomass Wood Fuel Supply" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-05-25" --- # NP814/18 - Biomass Wood Fuel Supply Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "NP814/18 - Biomass Wood Fuel Supply" is being conducted by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the goods category and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submission of bids has been extended to 19 June 2018. The contract has a total value of £6,000,000 and is being managed through an open procedure aimed at ensuring compliance and secure supply of biomass wood fuels for various Health Boards across the NHS Scotland Estate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the biomass and renewable energy sector, particularly those specialised in supplying wood pellets and chips. Companies that possess the necessary accreditations, such as the UK Governments Biomass Suppliers (BSL) accreditation and those associated with the UK Pellet Council, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement encourages local suppliers, which can stimulate economic growth and job creation within local communities, making it an attractive opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations. ## Notice The supply of Biomass Wood Fuels (specifically wood pellets and wood chips) which will provides Health Boards with a compliant contractual and secure route for the supply of biomass wood fuels for the Biomass Plant across the NHS Scotland Estate. ### Lot Information Wood Pellets Supply of Wood Pellets - Wood pellets must be compliant with ISO 17225-2:2014 which determines the fuel quality classes and specifications of graded wood pellets for non-industrial and industrial use. ISO 17225-2 replaces EN 14961, and future revisions. Please see Invitation to Tender documentation for full specification. Wood Chips The Authority (NHS NSS) are seeking to set up a Framework Agreement that will allow Participating Authority's or Health Boards to purchase a heat supply from wood chip for the various biomass boiler plant located throughout NHSS. The Framework Agreement will comprise the supply of heat measured through a heat metering system from wood chip which feeds a biomass boiler system and where applicable the removal of ash produced by the biomass system when required by a particular Health Board. Please see the Invitation to Tender documentation for the full specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320296 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | after 36 months a renewal notice will be published. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09111400 - Wood fuels ## Release History - 25 May 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320296 - 8 May 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318772 - 3 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318419 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318419 NP814/18 - Biomass Wood Fuel Supply - The supply of Biomass Wood Fuels (specifically wood pellets and wood chips) which will provides Health Boards with a compliant contractual and secure route for the supply of biomass wood fuels for the Biomass Plant across the NHS Scotland Estate. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541701 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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