---
title: "Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778102"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES"
published: "2025-02-27"
---

# Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance

Buyer: UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778102

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## Summary

UHI North, West and Hebrides, along with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, have completed the procurement process for the provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. The contract was awarded to Puffin Energy Ltd and involves locations such as Sleat, Oban, Thurso, Portree, and Fort William. The procurement, which approached through an open procedure, included amendments and clarifications extending deadlines to December 13, 2024. The contract, valued at £240,110 for the first year, started on February 18, 2025, and may extend up to four years, capped at the CPI inflation rate for subsequent years.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies specializing in biomass fuel supply and boiler maintenance services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and fuel delivery. Suitable businesses include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the Biomass Supplier List (BSL) that can meet the rigorous insurance and financial requirements. The project caters to increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions in higher education institutions, presenting a robust market for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are: - UHI North, West and Hebrides - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this procurement exercise includes the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Biomass Boiler Maintenance (including repairs). Full detail regarding the scope of this requirement is contained in 'Appendix H - Specification'.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524745 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Unknown at this current moment |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,110 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES |
| Additional buyers | SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG; SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| 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 | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUFFIN ENERGY |

## 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

- 27 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524745
- 28 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV519242
- 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517658
- 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517278

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=16
  4th December 2024 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=17
  4th December 2024 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule V4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=12
  28th November 2024 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=11
  28th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=15
  28th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=10
  28th November 2024 - Appendix H - Specification V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=14
  28th November 2024 - Appendix H - Specification V3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=2
  5th November 2024 - Appendix H - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=13
  5th November 2024 - Appendix H - Specification V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=6
  5th November 2024 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=3
  5th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=1
  31st October 2024 - Appendix F - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=4
  31st October 2024 - Appendix G - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=5
  31st October 2024 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=7
  31st October 2024 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=8
  31st October 2024 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517278&idx=9
  31st October 2024 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517278
  Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance - The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are: - UHI North, West and Hebrides - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524745
  Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance - The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of Biomass Fuel and Boiler Maintenance. For the avoidance of doubt, the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are: - UHI North, West and Hebrides - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778102
- https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/

## Provenance

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