Bulk Fuels 2026 - Certas

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has concluded a procurement process for the supply of heating oil under the contract titled "Bulk Fuels 2026 - Certas". The contract, valued at £41,250, was awarded through a selective procurement method via the GCA Framework RM6305 National Fuels 3. This tender involves the delivery of heating oil to eight GVTS sites across various regions in England, including the North East, East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract officially active as of 21st May 2026, and is expected to last until 30th April 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the fuels industry, particularly those providing bulk fuel supplies. It is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The award to Certas Energy UK Limited, a large supplier, may serve as a benchmark for other businesses looking to engage in similar procurement processes by demonstrating the potential success and benefits of participating in framework agreements for expanding business reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bulk Fuels 2026 - Certas

Notice Description

DVSA has awarded a contract via GCA Framework RM6305 National Fuels 3, for the supply of heating oil to the 8 sites in England - Beverley GVTS Derby GVTS Grantham GVTS, Wolverhampton GVTS Norwich GVTS Hastings GVTS Guildford GVTS Redruth GVTS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a547a66-57a6-4d15-843f-bf5e1a602d2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61d6ab3-100c-4ae3-b054-9ac1513e956b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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