--- title: "Biomass Fuel for UHI" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE" published: "2021-02-09" --- # Biomass Fuel for UHI Buyer: NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Biomass Fuel for UHI" is conducted by North Highland College and its academic partners within the education sector, located in Thurso, UK. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 9th February 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with suppliers required to provide wood fuel for multiple campus locations, divided into two lots: Wood Pellet and Wood Chip. Key deadlines included a tender submission period that ended on 5th January 2021, with the procurement details available electronically. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the biomass supply sector, particularly those capable of providing wood pellets and wood chips. Companies that are listed as approved UK Biomass Suppliers and can fulfil the requirements for quality and cost considerations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a requirement for compliance with environmental standards and insurance provisions, this procurement can attract small and medium enterprises specialising in sustainable energy solutions, providing a platform for long-term partnerships with educational institutions. ## Notice The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) require a contractor(s) to provide wood fuel to their various campus locations for the provision of heat from biomass boiler source. Their is a Lotted requirement for Wood pellet and wood chip provision. ### Lot Information Wood Pellet The named Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands require to set up a contract(s) for the provision of biomass fuel. The requirement is split into 2 Lots, based on the fuel type, as follows: - Lot 1 - Wood Pellet. - Lot 2 - Wood Chip. Suppliers can bid on one or two of the Lots but note that all named Academic Partners within each Lot must be provided for. For the avoidance of doubt the following details a breakdown of the Partners by Lot: Lot 1 - North Highland College UHI, Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI and West Highland College UHI (Portree campus). Lot 2 - West Highland College UHI (Fort William campus). Options: The participating institutions may wish to undertake additional related services offered through additional or social value as requested to be identified through the technical questions. Renewal: Two separate 12 month extensions are allowable under any resulting contract. Wood Chip The named Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands require to set up a contract(s) for the provision of biomass fuel. The requirement is split into 2 Lots, based on the fuel type, as follows: - Lot 1 - Wood Pellet. - Lot 2 - Wood Chip. Suppliers can bid on one or two of the Lots but note that all named Academic Partners within each Lot must be provided for. For the avoidance of doubt the following details a breakdown of the Partners by Lot: Lot 1 - North Highland College UHI, Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI and West Highland College UHI (Portree campus). Lot 2 - West Highland College UHI (Fort William campus). Options: The participating institutions may wish to undertake additional related services offered through additional or social value as requested to be identified through the technical questions. Renewal: Two individual 12 month extensions are available under any resulting contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406216 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | This contract is for an initial 2 year period with options for 2 further 12 month extension periods. Any re-tender will take place in accordance with this timeframe. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,540 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS'); WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI | | Locality | THURSO | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW14 7EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Fort William and Ardnamurchan | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BALCAS; HWENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09111400 - Wood fuels ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406216 - 20 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400271 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400271 Biomass Fuel for UHI - The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) require a contractor(s) to provide wood fuel to their various campus locations for the provision of heat from biomass boiler source. Their is a Lotted requirement for Wood pellet and wood chip provision. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406216 Biomass Fuel for UHI - The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) require a contractor(s) to provide wood fuel to their various campus locations for the provision of heat from biomass boiler source. Their is a Lotted requirement for Wood pellet and wood chip provision. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.northhighland.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636364 - https://biomass-suppliers-list.service.gov.uk/home - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000636364. 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