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Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets

Awarded to Balcas

Argyll and Bute Council(buyer)

Published
Published 11 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 July 2026
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Overview

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an external supplier to provide wood pellet fuel for 10 biomass heating systems across their estate. The tender is currently open with a submission deadline of 30 July 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
11 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Solid fuelsWood fuelsElectricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,319,585
Award date
4 October 2026
Contract period
— → 29 September 2027
Bids received
4
Winner
  • Balcas

This contract ends on 29 September 2027.

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Balcas

Based in
Inverness

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

Open and restricted tenders in Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 11% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 70% · Quality 30%

  • Quality30%
  • Price70%

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Market context

Typical award in Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

£651,015

Median of 1,060 awards in the last 24 months

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Argyll and Bute Council in the last 12 months

52

contracts awarded, worth £66,616,693 in total

Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    30 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    11 May 2026

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