Planning

UK Bulk Ground Fuels - Boxed Fuels Addition

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 09:51

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "UK Bulk Ground Fuels - Boxed Fuels Addition," is being undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom. This initiative is at the planning stage, focusing on the fuel industry, with specific classification under the CPV code 09100000 for fuels. Located in London, the MOD is situated at Whitehall, and the engagement end date for this procurement is 30th September 2025. The procurement process intends to gather market engagement with relevant documentation available through a market engagement notice, initially published on 16th September 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supply, especially those within the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to the suitability criteria outlined by the MOD. With an engagement process underway, this tender offers fuel industry participants the chance to expand their services to a substantial government client, aiding in the expansion of their business portfolios through government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Bulk Ground Fuels - Boxed Fuels Addition

Notice Description

Please see attached 20250616_MOD-DSP_Request_For_Information_RFI_UKBGF_Boxed_Fuels-O

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8f796ab-51e9-406b-9cbc-0d4ddf9103a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e8e976-5aac-474d-9ebe-bfe8d51a7d63
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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