The six-year deal for Highland Council, Scotland is worth an estimated £35m and will see Alternative Heat provide service, maintenance and biomass fuel supply to 88 sites across the Highlands region.

Alternative will service the contract from its regional Inverness and Glasgow offices and stores.

Over the last 10 years Alternative Heat have designed and installed the biomass heating plant at many of these sites and have held this operation and maintenance contract since September 2017, successfully securing for another term this month.

Andrew Addis, Associate Director,said: “We are absolutely delighted to be awarded this contract for the second time in a row.

“Our experience and knowledge in delivering contracts of this nature across Scotland has allowed us to retain this prestigious contract and will provide a great foundation to allow us to continue to develop our offerings in the region.

“We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the Highland Council over the next six years and we are excited at the opportunities which lie ahead”.