Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-dd1e-703b-8709-3f1428a3cb2c/the-supply-installation-and-preperation-of-a-biomass-esco-at-the-community-coll closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The supply, installation and preperation of a Biomass ESCO at the Community College, Bishops Castle, Shropshire [Shropshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shropshire-council) Estimated value £250,000 to £300,000 Published 8 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We are seeking to appoint an experienced biomass energy supply contractor to design and build a biomass boiler plant and operate the system on behalf of the Community College Bishops Castle. Currently served by oil, the campus uses 5-600,000 kwhr per annum and the proposal is to enter a contract initially for 10 years commencing approximately on 1 March 2016 with options for renewal beyond that period. The contract will allow the fluctuation of the heat price based upon non fossil fuel indices. The site is located in the border town of Bishops Castle around 20 miles from Shrewsbury and 30 miles from Hereford. The Community College teaches children from 11 - 16 years of age as well as community focused extracurricular activities over a range of buildings. The contractor would be expected to expedite the start on site. The tender documentation includes full site information. An outline planning application for the boiler plant room has been applied for currently. The contract would involve the design and construction of a plant room, fuel store and access road for deliveries. A biomass boiler plant would be connected to four existing buildings using buried distribution pipework and would remain on site at the end of the contract period. The Contracting Authority in line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 has due regard to be economic, social and environmental well being in Shropshire. Accordingly The Contracting Authority will be looking, in relation to the delivery of this contract, for proposals from contractors that could help provide social value benefits within Shropshire where practicable and to maximize the positive social economic and environmental impact of the proposed contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Other sources of energy supplies and distribution Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8e5a265b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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