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Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as a diesel alternative

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited, located in Calderbridge, UK, has completed the procurement process for sourcing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a diesel alternative. This contract was tendered under the "Fuel oils" category, with the procurement method defined as selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £32,000, began on 19th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 20th February 2027. Certas Energy UK Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier. The process reached the award stage with the active status confirmed on 19th May 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in renewable energy supplies, particularly those providing innovative fuel alternatives like Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. While the contract does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in sustainable energy solutions would be well-positioned to participate in future similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth by allowing businesses to expand their market footprint and foster relationships with key organisations like Nuclear Waste Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as a diesel alternative

Notice Description

The scope of this work is to source hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which is a direct drop in "green" alternative to traditional diesel fuel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d90f212-012e-4630-97bd-3720e27cfd29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f45a6f2-6ba0-4ebf-bf6f-a6a3bc065ab6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09135000 - Fuel oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 202512 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 20 Feb 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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

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