CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Bangor University Emissions Chamber

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Recycling and reuse of waste wood is a core requirement of UK and European waste directives, and although there may be divergence on certain aspects, a simple aim remains that, where possible, recycled wood should be used for products rather than energy production. The current recycling system recognises waste wood as an important feedstock, with its value dependent on quality, as defined by a four tier grading system (A for clean wood to D for contaminated wood). The valuable A and B grades are predominantly processed for panel manufacture or for energy production, with significant exports to European partners. This, however, results in larger timbers being processed for feedstocks rather than reused in new products. Reuse of solid timber (which can be recycled at a later stage) increases both the value of the waste and the effective lifespan of the timber, enhancing positive aspects of embodied carbon storage.

In order to safely reuse solid timber in various applications, the environmental emission assessment is critical. Formaldehyde and VOC emissions of solid wood waste classes can help to better understanding the materials itself and optimise their recycling and reuse potential. The emissions chamber would provide the needed information for accomplishing the knowledge base to better understand and utilise wood waste.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=108180

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Purchase of equipment, installation, warranty training and technical support for up to 2 years.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As specified in the tender documents.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:108180)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice