Award

The provision of liquid fuels

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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10 Mar 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, acting as the buying organisation, seeking to procure liquid fuels—specifically petrol and diesel—through a contract titled "The provision of liquid fuels." The procurement falls under the "Fuels" industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract period stretching from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,883,500 excluding VAT. The award was given to Standard Fuel Oils Limited on 17th November 2025.

This procurement presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale suppliers experienced in liquid fuel provision. Businesses capable of servicing government entities, such as police and fire services, would benefit greatly from competing in similar tenders. The existence of potential extension options beyond the initial contract term provides additional avenues for long-term engagement. Given the selective nature of the procurement process, well-established firms with a robust operational capacity and compliance with framework agreements would be aptly positioned to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

The provision of liquid fuels

Notice Description

This is a contract for the provision of bunkered petrol and diesel to Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The contract term is 2 years and the value of this initial term is up to PS2,883,500 ex VAT. There are 2 x 12 month extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42f350c5-3dc9-4dec-982c-15bcdbf77be1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b7ee6a-d716-498b-bc14-6d1516f5dc0b
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
Not specified
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
£2,883,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,883,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDARD FUEL OILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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