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HVO Fuel Provision

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

A public procurement contract for the provision of HVO fuel has been awarded by Chelmsford City Council, located in Chelmsford, England. This contract is classified under the industry category of Fuels with a CPV code of 09100000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method via a mini-competition under the ESPO liquid fuels framework. The contract value is £1,000,000, and its execution period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. The award was published on 23rd July 2025 following the tender stage's conclusion, with an award date of 12th June 2025. The location for the contract's provision is identified by the postal code CM1 1JE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supply, particularly those capable of operating under a framework agreement. Given the substantial contract value and the requirement for HVO fuel supply to various Council vehicles, businesses with experience in large-scale liquid fuel provision and infrastructure to support delivery will be well-suited to compete. Although the awarded supplier, CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED, is a large company, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also marked as suitable for a similar scale of future opportunities. This procurement may encourage growth for businesses in the energy sector that are equipped to meet governmental needs and adhere to framework stipulations.

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Notice Title

HVO Fuel Provision

Notice Description

Provision of HVO fuel for various Council vehicles including Freighter lorries. Awarded via mini-competition through the ESPO liquid fuels framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0532a06b-732a-4911-864d-221620d748ce
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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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