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Liquid Fuels Tender

WIGAN COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Liquid Fuels Tender," managed by Wigan Council, has reached the award stage. This tender involves the provision of purchasing and delivery of fuels and additives, which are essential to the Council's frontline operational services. The industry category is related to petroleum products, fuel, and electricity, with the procurement targeting the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process employed a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 4th November 2025 and the contract commencement on 22nd November 2025, concluding on 21st November 2026. The total contract value is £125,000,000, and the awarded supplier is Standard Fuel Oils Ltd.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supply and logistics, particularly those identified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for participation. The substantial contract value provides ample room for economic growth and scalability for the winning bidder. Businesses with a solid footing in vehicle refuelling services and energy supply would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, emphasising the strategic potential for partnerships and expanded service provisions within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Liquid Fuels Tender

Notice Description

The provision of purchasing and delivery of fuels and additives. Fuel suppliers are critical to the Council in delivering front line operational services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cdd2e51-f06f-4be0-86cb-33a4fce181ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf7e281d-3ec5-474c-bbd2-86a21a6ff5cd
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDARD FUEL OILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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