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Supply of Bulk Derv & HVO Fuel

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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12 Jun 2025 at 11:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner has announced a planned procurement process for the "Supply of Bulk Derv & HVO Fuel" geared towards their strategic and bunker storage tanks. This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" and specifically involves fuels. The buying organisation, acting as a public authority within the sub-central government, is situated at 169 Union Street, London, UK. The process is currently in the planning stage with a legal basis guided by UK legislation. Key dates include the future notice date set for 1st May 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 31st August 2026, and conclude on 30th August 2028.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities for suppliers in the fuel and energy sector, particularly those specialising in bulk distribution. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria for the lots. Potential suppliers can benefit from establishing or expanding their relationship with a significant public sector organisation like the London Fire Commissioner. The structured procurement presents a straightforward opportunity for qualified businesses to secure a lucrative contract with a gross value of approximately £1.3 million over the two-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bulk Derv & HVO Fuel

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice, not a call for competition Supply of Bulk Derv & HVO Fuel for Strategic/Bunker Storage Tanks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031872-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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