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title: "Maintenance of Biomass Boilers & Supply & Delivery of Biomass Pellets"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699018"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-01"
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# Maintenance of Biomass Boilers & Supply & Delivery of Biomass Pellets

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699018

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the "Maintenance of Biomass Boilers & Supply & Delivery of Biomass Pellets." This contract is aimed at various educational establishments across South Lanarkshire that utilise biomass boilers, requiring a reliable supply of wood fuel and ongoing maintenance services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected to be communicated on 15 July 2022. This initiative aims to streamline operations by engaging a single contractor capable of fulfilling both supply and maintenance needs, thus ensuring efficient functioning of 49 properties, including primary schools and sheltered housing complexes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass supply and boiler maintenance, particularly those with experience in managing biomass systems. Companies that employ certified technicians trained on multiple boiler brands will find this contract aligns with their expertise. As the council seeks a comprehensive solution, businesses that can offer both the delivery of biomass pellets and necessary maintenance services are particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance supplier visibility and profitability within the growing market for renewable energy solutions in the education sector.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council have an ongoing requirement for the supply and deliver of Wood Fuel (Biomass Pellets) for their Education establishments with biomass boilers. To date there is 49 establishments throughout the South Lanarkshire area with biomass boilers that require the supply of these pellets to ensure they operate efficiently and continue to maintain the agreed minimum temperature. In addition to the supply of the biomass pellets, the Council also requires a maintenance and emergency call out service for the maintenance of the Biomass boilers in the 49 properties which includes Primary Schools, Sheltered Housing complexes and other establishments. The contract requires the contractor to record and price any remedial work after each service visit and submit to the Contract Administrator. The contractor requires to have experience in the maintenance of Biomass Boilers. Operatives must have certified training on at least two of the boiler manufacturers and agree to carry out training, within one month if successful, on the other boilers located within Council properties. The contractor must have appropriate calibrated equipment and specialist diagnostic software/equipment required to carry out the maintenance works. By combining the supply and delivery of the biomass pellets along with the service and maintenance of the biomass boilers to a single contractor will provide the Council with a 'turnkey solution' where the supplier will take responsibility for the management of the biomass boilers and arrange for the supply and delivery of biomass pellets as and when required to ensure that the biomass boilers operate efficiently.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN Notice is being published to gauge interest in the supply market and obtain expressions of interest. The procurement route has still to be confirmed.. There is no additional information available at the moment as the tender documents are in progress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL452889 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 09111400 - Wood fuels
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL452889

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL452889&idx=1
  28th July 2022 - I wish to advise that the tender is now published, please see attached for details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL452889
  Maintenance of Biomass Boilers & Supply & Delivery of Biomass Pellets - South Lanarkshire Council have an ongoing requirement for the supply and deliver of Wood Fuel (Biomass Pellets) for their Education establishments with biomass boilers. To date there is 49 establishments throughout the South Lanarkshire area with biomass boilers that require the supply of these pellets to ensure they operate efficiently and continue to maintain the agreed minimum temperature. In addition to the supply of the biomass pellets, the Council also requires a maintenance and emergency call out service for the maintenance of the Biomass boilers in the 49 properties which includes Primary Schools, Sheltered Housing complexes and other establishments. The contract requires the contractor to record and price any remedial work after each service visit and submit to the Contract Administrator. The contractor requires to have experience in the maintenance of Biomass Boilers. Operatives must have certified training on at least two of the boiler manufacturers and agree to carry out training, within one month if successful, on the other boilers located within Council properties. The contractor must have appropriate calibrated equipment and specialist diagnostic software/equipment required to carry out the maintenance works. By combining the supply and delivery of the biomass pellets along with the service and maintenance of the biomass boilers to a single contractor will provide the Council with a 'turnkey solution' where the supplier will take responsibility for the management of the biomass boilers and arrange for the supply and delivery of biomass pellets as and when required to ensure that the biomass boilers operate efficiently.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=699018
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699018

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