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GB-Colchester: 0489-PA - Supply of Fuel

Colchester City Council

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02 Oct 2026 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has commissioned the supply of liquid fuels, including diesel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), for delivery in the East of England. This is a fuel supply requirement rather than a works or services contract, covering several liquid fuel products for the council. The council used the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation’s Liquid Fuels Framework, Essex lot, as the route to appoint a supplier. The requirement is relevant to fuel distributors able to supply these products to public-sector customers in the council’s delivery area.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Rix Petroleum (Hull) Ltd on 1 October 2026. The award value is £1.6 million. The contract period runs from 5 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with an option for two one-year extensions, which could extend the term to 30 September 2030. The council made a direct award through the ESPO Liquid Fuels Framework, Essex lot, following a compliant framework process. The tender submission deadline was 24 August 2026. The award records one supplier for the requirement; no separate lot awards are shown.

The award demonstrates continuing council demand for bulk liquid-fuel supply across diesel, diesel exhaust fluid and hydrotreated vegetable oil, delivered in the East of England. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the product range and distribution capability to serve the council reliably, as well as the commercial capacity to operate under a public-sector purchasing framework. The route used here was a direct award from the ESPO Liquid Fuels Framework, so suppliers seeking comparable council work would need to qualify for the relevant framework and Essex lot. The contract was awarded to an established fuel supplier, indicating that proven fuel-supply experience and the ability to meet the buyer’s multi-product requirement are pertinent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0489-PA - Supply of Fuel

Notice Description

To commission a contractor to supply liquid fuels, including diesel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil following on from a compliant process via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework - Liquid Fuels Framework- Ref: 301-26: Lot 25 - Essex . Additional information: Direct award via the (ESPO) framework - Liquid Fuels Framework- Ref: 301-26: Lot 25 - Essex Contract term 5th October 2026 to 30th September 2028 with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions until 30th September 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f42b422-6f5d-4cc3-bc1a-09d37cb3640e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6647892-2198-4742-803b-4fb15a1f4d68
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 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
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rix Petroleum (Hull) Ltd

Further Information

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