--- title: "PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Glasgow" published: "2026-10-02" --- # PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate Buyer: University of Glasgow Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is procuring wood pellets to fuel the biomass heating plant at its Garscube Estate in Glasgow. The pellets will supply the Gillies HPKI-K240 biomass boiler in the Sir Michael Stoker building. This 240 kW boiler operates alongside two gas boilers, each rated at 522 kW, to provide heating and hot water for the building. The installation is expected to produce 300,000 kWh of heat each year. This is a supply opportunity for businesses able to provide biomass fuel for an institutional heating system. The University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The submission deadline was 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract is described as lasting three years, with an option to extend by a further 12 months. One supplier is envisaged under a framework agreement. Bids must be in English, and alternative bids are not allowed. The stated economic qualification requirements include product liability, public liability and employer’s liability insurance, each with at least £5 million cover. Suppliers must also provide at least two years of accounts showing yearly turnover of at least £70,000. Community benefits are part of the requirement. This opportunity suits a biomass-pellet supplier able to serve a university estate and support fuel supply for a building-scale heating installation. The stated turnover threshold and insurance limits set financial and risk-cover requirements for bidders. The University also asks bidders to describe community benefits they would deliver. Examples include employment and vocational training for priority groups, workforce upskilling, equality and diversity initiatives, and work experience with schools, colleges or universities. It also identifies subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses, along with supply-chain development and support for community organisations. Suppliers with relevant fuel-supply capacity and credible proposals for these community outcomes are well placed to respond. ## Notice PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate FOR THE PERIOD Of THREE (3) YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTH PERIOD The Sir Michael Stoker building has a Gillies HPKI -K240 biomass pellet boiler. This biomass boiler is 240kw and is accompanied by 2x 522kw gas boilers. Together the three boilers provide heating and hot water for this building alone. The installation is expected to produce 300,000kWhth per annum. Please refer to the PURCH3037 - Invitation to Tender document for additional information. Renewal: FOR THE PERIOD Of THREE (3) YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTH PERIOD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565841 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | University of Glasgow | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 03413000 - Fuel wood - 09111400 - Wood fuels ## Release History - 2 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565841 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565841 PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate - PURCH3037 Provision of the Supply of Pellets for Biomass Plant at Garscube Estate ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844615 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844615 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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