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Supply and Delivery of F-35 Bulk Fuel for Ministry of Defence

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of F-35 bulk fuel, under the tender reference GBFS2/DOEA/0069/019. This contract falls within the industry category of petroleum, coal, and oil products. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Essar Oils UK Limited being the supplier awarded the contract. The contract's total value is approximately £6.5 million. Delivery locations span multiple European countries, including Albania, Austria, Belgium, and others. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award date being 17th December 2025 and the contract slated to run from 1st to 28th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale suppliers within the oil and fuel industry, though its methodology and scale may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses with the capacity to operate in multiple international markets, particularly across Europe, would find this contract well-aligned with their growth objectives. Furthermore, being part of a framework agreement could offer ongoing opportunities for suppliers to engage with government contracts, thus enhancing market presence and expanding operational capabilities across a wider geographic area. The completed status signifies that suppliers looking to enter future tenders should stay vigilant for similar opportunities within such frameworks.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of F-35 Bulk Fuel for Ministry of Defence

Notice Description

Contract awarded for supply and delivery of F-35 fuel (bulk) for use by UK Ministry of Defence. Competition held via GBFS2 Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3eb6329-371d-4213-b31c-0b2750b2e65d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c74786b-31af-4979-9a44-1cf583737ff8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,523,897 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,523,897 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-defsp-oeacomrclfuel@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSAR OILS

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