Scope
Reference
DN781594
Description
The Council wishes to appoint an ENplus® trader/producer who can source 6mm wood pellets to the ISO 17225-2 standard and ENplus® class A1 and deliver to the Council and any other contracting authority in accordance with this framework agreement in the same quality and to the same specification. This needs to be in place on the award of contract and maintain this throughout the initial term of the contract and any extension periods.
The Council also wishes the same Provider to be able to coordinate and provide a wood pellet store cleaning service. It is expected but not guaranteed that for the 17 Core Sites store cleans will be carried out a minimum of once every two years.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £3,840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09111400 - Wood fuels
Contract locations
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Justification for not using lots
One supplier and one point of contact is preferential to liaise with the schools with regards to ordering delivery and cleaning. Also a reduction in contract admin and organisation when dealing with one supplier
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
n/a
Framework operation description
Prices are determined by initial tender submission. There are quality questions that also determine the winning tenderer
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price per tonne of Wood Pellets |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | Multiple quality questions |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Contact name: David Watson
Telephone: +441159772857
Email: david.watson@nottscc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government