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Ad-hoc Supply of Class A2 Gas Oil (Liquid Fuel)

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 May 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the ad-hoc supply of Class A2 Gas Oil (Liquid Fuel). This contract, awarded to Certas Energy UK Limited, was conducted through a selective procurement method using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6305, specifically targeting Liquid Fuel in England's Northeast region. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of Fuels, had its award status confirmed as active on the 19th of February 2026. The contract commenced on the 1st of May 2026 and is set to conclude by the 30th of April 2027, with optional extensions available, potentially extending the contract until the 30th of September 2028.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for large-scale suppliers of liquid fuel to engage with a major NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrating the suitability of businesses with capacities to fulfil sizeable fuel requirements. While this specific contract is a call-off from a framework agreement, it highlights the strategic importance of being a part of such frameworks to tap into similar future opportunities. Businesses that can provide competitive solutions within established frameworks are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement activities, supporting both business growth and sustained public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Ad-hoc Supply of Class A2 Gas Oil (Liquid Fuel)

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are awarding a contract to Certas Energy UK Limited as a result of further competition through the Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM6305, National Fuels 3, Lot 1F: Liquid Fuel - England Northeast (CCFU24A31) (expiring 30/09/2028) for a period of 12 months (with 2 x 12-month optional extensions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce88cf9d-833d-4272-b70c-8d040cf9cee6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5769d03-d65f-400f-8105-980fae457989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

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