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Provision of Liquid Fuels

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Liquid Fuels", classified under the petroleum and distillates industry category. This tender, conducted via a further competition within a framework, was valued at £2,302,284 GBP and was awarded to Standard Fuel Oils Ltd, a small to medium enterprise. The contract covers the North West region of the United Kingdom and spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The award stage was reached on 9th October 2025 following a tender period that concluded on 12th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the petroleum supply sector, particularly small and medium enterprises, to engage in public sector contracts and expand their market reach. Companies specialising in liquid fuels who can efficiently supply to the North West region are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. The successful use of a further competition via a framework suggests potential ease of entry for qualified businesses meeting procurement requirements, allowing them to leverage existing frameworks to secure contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Liquid Fuels

Notice Description

Provision of Liquid Fuels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-350449ed-99f9-4e20-9d49-47578c1553d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5c77dc-91bf-4a54-9ee8-f3bc5636cd91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition via a framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09130000 - Petroleum and distillates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,302,284 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,302,284 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDARD FUEL OILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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