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Provision of a Framework Contract for the Supply of 100% Blend Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council, on behalf of Ubico Ltd, has completed the procurement process for a framework contract for the supply of 100% Blend Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The procurement falls under the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy (CPV code 09000000). The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with the invitation to tender issued for suppliers within the UKK13 region, including Gloucester and surrounding areas. Significant dates in the process include the tender period end date of 16 September 2024 and contract signings on 28 October 2024. The finalisation phase saw the initiative move to the award stage on 25 March 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of renewable and sustainable fuels, especially those dealing in biofuels like HVO. By joining this framework, suppliers can secure long-term contracts, enhancing their market presence and ensuring a stable revenue stream. Companies of substantial scale, such as Ford Fuel Oils, ESL Fuels, Crown Oil Ltd, and others, have successfully been awarded contracts, proving that large enterprises are particularly well-suited to meet the procurement requirements. The emphasis on competitive pricing and pass/fail criteria for the Selection Questionnaire ensures transparency and encourages businesses capable of delivering high-quality goods at competitive prices to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Framework Contract for the Supply of 100% Blend Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

Notice Description

Ubico Ltd is seeking up to Six (6) suppliers to join a framework agreement for the Supply of 100% Blend Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender is issued by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) on behalf of Ubico Ltd who are seeking up to 6 suppliers to join a framework agreement for the Supply of 100% Blend Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) using an Open procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

15411000 - Animal or vegetable oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Peter Salmon
Contact Email
peter.salmon@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452425000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AID FUEL OILS

BWOC

CROWN OIL

ESL FUELS

FORD FUEL OILS

NEW ERA FUELS

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