Tender

Supply of Liquid Fuel

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Jul 2025 at 09:29

PlanningUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 12:03

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has been undertaking a public procurement process for the "Supply of Liquid Fuel" in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKJ. Initially planned with a contract period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2030, the tender's status has changed after its withdrawal announced on 29 July 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically fuels, and was a part of a sub-central government public authority initiative. Despite the tender's withdrawal, a prior planning update on 11 April 2025 indicated key details such as a legal basis from the 2023 UKPGA, highlighting the intended procurement's legislative compliance.

Although the tender has been withdrawn, the prior planning suggests enduring business opportunities for companies that specialise in fuel supply and are able to work with UK governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were mentioned as suitable candidates, implying focus on competitive business growth for smaller firms. Companies with capabilities to deliver goods within the specified timeframe and who meet the government procurement requirements may still find alternative avenues for engagement, particularly as Ashford Borough Council explores other strategies like third-party frameworks. Businesses that possess agility and are accustomed to government procurement standards would have been particularly well-suited to participate, fostering expansion in public sector partnerships and contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Liquid Fuel

Notice Description

Supply of Liquid Fuel procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05016b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043727-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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