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17 Jul 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract to Compass Fuel Oils Limited for the provision of bulk ground fuels under Lot 1G, catering to the East and West Midlands in England. The contract, part of a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of fuel oils and has a total value of £7,068,872. The contracting process employed a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 13th April 2026 and the award being finalised on 23rd June 2026. The active contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the fuel industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale, long-term supply commitments to government entities like the Ministry of Defence. While the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust logistics and supply chain capabilities in the East and West Midlands region could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and secure steady revenue over the contract term. The call-off from a framework agreement involved suggests potential future opportunities for businesses capable of meeting similar criteria.

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Notice Title

Provision of MOD UK Bulk Ground Fuels - Lot 1G - England Midlands

Notice Description

Provision of MOD UK Bulk Ground Fuels - Lot 1G - England Midlands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be0a21a9-8897-45ac-95ae-b6f1b5e8c31b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f14f3b-e4a2-4e05-af7b-72c85a8bf88d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09135000 - Fuel oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,068,872 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,068,872 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS FUEL OILS

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