---
title: "Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769178"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-11"
---

# Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769178

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## Summary

Fife Council has awarded a contract for the Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply, valued at £4,037,635.44 GBP, to Alternative Heat Ltd. The procurement process was for the renewal of the Framework Agreement for the operation, maintenance, and fuel supply of biomass boilers at properties across Fife, with provisions to add additional sites as required. The process commenced with planning in June 2024, followed by an open tender in November 2024. The contract was awarded and signed in March 2025, and the agreement is set to be in effect from May 2025 through May 2028, with an optional extension to 2031. The next renewal is expected in July 2025, with the contract terms outlined for performance during this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biomass boiler operations, maintenance services, and fuel supply. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, particularly those in the utilities sector, can leverage this framework agreement to secure long-term engagements across multiple sites in Fife. Large-scale enterprises will find this tender well-suited due to the substantial contract value and the scope for additional installations. The renewal process provides a recurring opportunity for businesses to establish themselves as reliable providers in the public sector, fostering growth through consistent service delivery and expanded geographical reach within the region.

## Notice

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

Renewal: Optional extension up to 16th May 2031

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525761 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2025 - 16 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | November 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,820,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,037,635 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTERNATIVE HEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09111400 - Wood fuels
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525761
- 11 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520024
- 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517505
- 11 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507240

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=4
  11th December 2024 - Appendix D - SPD Info CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=13
  11th December 2024 - Appendix D - SPD Info CW0240 - Question (4C.6 4C.6.1) Removal of Asbestos cert requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=10
  3rd December 2024 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule CW0240 Rev2 to include call out labour rate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=12
  3rd December 2024 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule CW0240 Rev3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=11
  2nd December 2024 - Biomass 1 Year usage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=6
  28th November 2024 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=9
  28th November 2024 - Biomass Site Address List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=8
  22nd November 2024 - Please include this as an attachment/appendix to your tender submission.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=1
  4th November 2024 - TN1 - CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=2
  4th November 2024 - TN2 - CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=3
  4th November 2024 - TENDERINFODOC - CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=5
  4th November 2024 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517505&idx=7
  4th November 2024 - Appendix A - SLA CW0240
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507240&idx=1
  11th June 2024 - RFI - Biomass - CW0240 - Please return
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507240
  Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply - Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517505
  Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply - Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525761
  Biomass Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Fuel Supply - Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Biomass Operations, Maintenance and Fuel suppliers prior to the upcoming tender for the Framework Agreement renewal, due to be awarded in July 2025. This Framework Agreement is for the provision of services of Operation including Supply of Fuel and Maintenance of existing biomass boiler installations at properties across Fife and with the provision to add additional sites as required

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769178

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