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North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Bunker Fuel HVO

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of Bunker Fuel HVO, with the contract awarded to CERTAS ENERGY LIMITED. This procurement, classified under the Fuels category, involves the provision of liquid fuels, specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, to be supplied to the Trafalgar House depot in Wellingborough and the Robinson Way depot in Kettering within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was established through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6305, with a contract value of £260,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 17th March 2026 and ending on 9th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of liquid fuels, particularly those that cater to service fleets. The framework agreement's call-off procedure indicates an opportunity for established suppliers with the capability to fulfill sizeable and consistent fuel delivery requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement suitable, given its explicit suitability requirement. Companies in the fuels industry, with experience in framework agreements and bulk delivery logistics, would be well-positioned to compete in this arena and secure similar opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Bunker Fuel HVO

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6305 National Fuels 3 Lot 1. North Northamptonshire Council are seeking to procure a goods contract for the supplier of liquid fuels, delivered in bulk to locations across Northamptonshire. The Council have a requirement for Diesel, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Petrol to fuel its operational fleet services. This contract is for the Supply and Delivery of HVO for the Trafalgar House, Wellingborough depot and the Robinson Way, Kettering depot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e60e3b13-290b-4d88-b56d-2acb523b361c
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c335b34-cc0a-48f0-b1d0-ad6ed0f6c29e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

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