---
title: "Supply of Biomass Fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565158"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2019-04-11"
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# Supply of Biomass Fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock

Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565158

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## Summary

Ayrshire College is seeking a supplier for the "Supply of Biomass Fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock," focusing on the delivery of biomass pellets to their campus located at Hill Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3HY. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £361,000 and signed on 26 March 2019. This tender falls under the goods category and employs an open procedure for procurement. Notably, the previous tender period concluded on 10 January 2019; the college has indicated an option to extend the contract by an additional 12 months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers dealing with biomass fuels, particularly those who can fulfil bulk delivery requirements directly into storage facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in sustainability and compliance with specific biomass standards (CEN/TS 14961, Size P-100, Moisture content M40 to M50) would be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on community benefits and sustainability, businesses that demonstrate a commitment to these values may have a competitive advantage in the selection process.

## Notice

Ayrshire College are looking to contract with a single source for the supply of biomass pellets to its Kilmarnock campus at Hill Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3HY

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for a single source to supply biomass fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock. The contractor must be able to deliver in bulk and direct into the College's storage hopper. The biomass fuel must comply with CEN/TS 14961, Size P-100, Moisture content M40 to M50.

Options: The contract will have the option to be extended for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351374 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £361,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 3HY |
| 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 West and Crosshouse |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALCAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09111400 - Wood fuels

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351374
- 28 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV338564&idx=2
  6th December 2018 - In response to a question, photos of storage area have been uploaded.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV338564&idx=1
  30th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338564
  Supply of Biomass Fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock - Ayrshire College are looking to contract with a single source for the supply of biomass pellets to its Kilmarnock campus at Hill Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3HY
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351374
  Supply of Biomass Fuel to Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock - Ayrshire College are looking to contract with a single source for the supply of biomass pellets to its Kilmarnock campus at Hill Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3HY

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565158

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