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CCS RM6305 Liquid Fuels Call off Contract - 2026 -2028

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for the "CCS RM6305 Liquid Fuels Call off Contract - 2026 -2028" was administered by Bath and North East Somerset Council, focusing on the provision of liquid fuels under the industry category of Fuels. This contract is set within England, part of the United Kingdom, and pertains to the services category. The procurement process reached the award stage with a direct award method, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 28th March 2028. The contract value is £1,750,000, and the award was made to Certas Energy UK Ltd, operating under the trading name Gulf Aviation. Key dates include the contract period start and end dates and the tender period's conclusion on 28th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in supply and distribution of liquid fuels. Given the contract's substantial value and the direct award procurement method, it is strategically aligned with larger suppliers who are poised to fulfil the requirements with efficiency and scale. However, it also signals potential growth prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised liquid fuel services within the UK, potentially collaborating with larger firms. The involvement of SMEs was deemed suitable, further promoting opportunities for growth and diversification within the fuel industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS RM6305 Liquid Fuels Call off Contract - 2026 -2028

Notice Description

Provision of liquid fuels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c4c8e88-f817-41e5-b5e6-fa2bc7d087fc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY UK LTD T/A GULF AVIATION

Further Information

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