Reserve Tanker Fleet

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in London, has conducted a procurement process for the "Reserve Tanker Fleet," classified under the hire of industrial vehicles with drivers. This involves a call-off tender from a framework agreement valued at £12 million, focusing on hiring specialist heavy goods vehicles to enhance industry's contingency capabilities. The procurement process, now in the award stage since February 2025, was completed with the contract effective from October 2025 to September 2028. The procurement was conducted selectively, ensuring qualified suppliers could offer services across multiple jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and internationally.

This public contract offers substantial growth opportunities, especially for large-scale logistics and vehicle hire companies. The awarded supplier, TIP GROUP (UK) LIMITED, exemplifies the capabilities needed to fulfil such contracts which require flexibility and expertise in managing and deploying fuel specialist HGVs promptly. Businesses with established frameworks in logistics and the capacity for swift deployment across various geographical locations would be well-suited to partake in similar future procurement opportunities, leveraging the expansive delivery regions spanning the UK and beyond. This contract underscores the importance of having robust frameworks and the ability to adapt to diverse operational requirements swiftly.

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Reserve Tanker Fleet

DESNZ

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

24th April 2025 13:14:25 PM
Contract Summary

This contract is for the provision of the Reserve Tanker Fleet (RTF), a fleet of fuel specialist HGVs which can be deployed at short notice to provide additional capacity to industry contingency arrangements.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-a44a4ef4-206a-4731-bbf2-8de3cf64fee7

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

AwardUpdate

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

60182000

CPV Division(s)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Awarding Authority

DESNZ

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

3-8 Whitehall Place

London

SW1A 2EG

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

TIP GROUP (UK) LIMITED

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Reserve Tanker Fleet

DESNZ

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd April 2025 16:12:03 PM
Contract Summary

This contract is for the provision of the Reserve Tanker Fleet (RTF), a fleet of fuel specialist HGVs which can be deployed at short notice to provide additional capacity to industry contingency arrangements.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-a44a4ef4-206a-4731-bbf2-8de3cf64fee7

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

60182000

CPV Division(s)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Awarding Authority

DESNZ

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

benjamin.obrien@energysecurity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

3-8 Whitehall Place

London

SW1A 2EG

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

TIP GROUP (UK) LIMITED

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