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Bulk Fuel Supplier for South Norfolk Council - HVO

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Norfolk Council, with the procurement process managed by East Suffolk Council Procurement Team, is seeking a supplier for bulk Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) deliveries. The procurement, under the industry category of 'Fuel oils', involves weekly deliveries, transitioning to twice weekly from March 2026. The contract period spans from October 2025 to October 2027, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. This process was conducted as a call-off from the ESPO framework 301_22 Lot 51, with an approximate annual budget of £650,000 and a total contract value of £2,600,000. The procurement stage is complete, as the contract was awarded to New Era Fuels Ltd t/a New Era Energy on 3rd October 2025, with the start date set for 16th October 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supplies, particularly those capable of managing large-scale deliveries. Companies experienced in framework agreements, specifically in the East of England region, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Despite initial suitability concerns for SMEs and VCSEs, the substantial contract value signifies a lucrative opportunity for established fuel supply companies, fostering expansion in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Bulk Fuel Supplier for South Norfolk Council - HVO

Notice Description

South Norfolk Council is looking to procure supplies of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil through regular deliveries to our storage facility. HVO will initially require weekly deliveries, rising to twice weekly from March 2026. The budget for HVO is expected to be in the region of PS650,000 per annum. This procurement will be conducted as a further competition through ESPO framework 301_22 Lot 51 for HVO. The contract period will be between October 2025 and October 2027 including annual pricing review(s) on or near the anniversary of the contract start date as permissible within the framework terms and conditions, with additional optional extensions of 2 years . East Suffolk Council Procurement Team is running the procurement process on behalf of South Norfolk Council. The Contracting Authority will be South Norfolk Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3967530-4ce4-4f40-b2e0-65cf479c7e30
Current Stage
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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
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
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2027 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW ERA FUELS LTD T/A NEW ERA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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