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AT1381 Lot 25 - Liquid Fuels (New Business)

LUTON COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract for the supply of HVO liquid fuels to CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED. This procurement pertains to the goods category, specifically fuels, and encompasses delivery to three sites in Luton, England: Kingsway Depot, Wardown Park compound, and Luton Crematorium compound. The award stage of the procurement was marked by the publication of the contract award on 14th May 2026, following an active award status on 1st April 2026. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, commenced on 11th May 2026 and will conclude on 11th May 2031.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises involved in the energy sector, such as SMEs and those focusing on sustainable fuel solutions. Companies capable of supplying liquid fuels and those looking to expand their service areas in the United Kingdom will find this procurement particularly appealing. The chosen procurement method, classified as "Other," suggests there could have been specific assessment criteria, opening avenues for innovative supply strategies. Interested businesses would also benefit from engaging with public sector opportunities that support sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1381 Lot 25 - Liquid Fuels (New Business)

Notice Description

The supply of HVO liquid fuels to Luton Borough Council to three sites, namely the Kingsway Depot, the Wardown Park compound and the Luton Crematorium compound.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3cc1233-7518-481a-b034-faa8832532e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f910b9e3-d922-4fbb-857c-8f83ce5a5ca8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 May 2031 Over 5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

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