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University of Northampton e-Tendering

ITT282 Appointment of Biomass Woodchip Supplier - AWARD

EnergyCPV 09111400
Value£274k
Deadline19 Jul 2021
Published20 Dec 2021
RegionEast Midlands
Timeline
Published 20 Dec 2021ClosedCloses 19 Jul 2021
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The brief

The University is seeking an efficient, high-quality supplier of G50/MC 25% (+/-5), BSL authorised virgin timber to fuel its biomass boiler at our Waterside Campus.

The woodchip must be UK sourced and under no circumstances use material derived from non-virgin timber Roundwood.

The storage silo has a usable volume of 88m3.

The Contract will include the delivery of an estimated annual requirement of 3,800,000 kWh.

The University has pledged to become Net Zero Carbon in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and needs to eliminate or offset circa 5,000 tonnes of CO2e by the end of the decade.

A key aspect of delivering this reduction is our 995KW Herz Biofire biomass boiler.

In support of our commitment to tackling climate change, the University is seeking to supply the fuel sustainably and minimise embedded carbon emissions.

Contract commencement 1st December 2021 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 1 year.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The woodchip must be UK sourced

The woodchip must be UK sourced and under no circumstances use material derived from non-virgin timber Roundwood.

02

The University has pledged to become Net

The University has pledged to become Net Zero Carbon in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and needs to eliminate or offset circa 5,000 tonnes of CO2e by the end of the decade.

03

In support of our commitment to tackling

In support of our commitment to tackling climate change, the University is seeking to supply the fuel sustainably and minimise embedded carbon emissions.

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