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Germany Fuel Cards - Concession Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jul 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Germany Fuel Cards - Concession Award Notice", focusing on providing tax and duty-free vehicle refuelling services for entitled personnel. This contract, valued at £3,000,000, falls under the services industry category, specifically vehicle refuelling services (CPV code 63712600). The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. Key geographical locations for this contract include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and the Rest of the World. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2029, with the procurement stage currently in the Award phase since 27th June 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale service providers capable of operating on a multiregional level, as demonstrated by BP Europa SE, the supplier awarded the contract. While not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to manage substantial cross-border logistics and tax-free fuel provision would find this contract attractive. Engaging in this sort of contract can bolster a company's portfolio in the defence sector supply chain, enhance international operations, and provide a stable revenue stream throughout the four-year contract period.

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Notice Title

Germany Fuel Cards - Concession Award Notice

Notice Description

Concession Award Notice for Germany Fuel Card Requirement. Provision of tax and duty free fuel for entitled personnel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dad2be9-01a9-4208-aef6-029c465b833f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

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
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BP EUROPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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