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Fuel Cards for Fisheries Vehicles

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, identified as Llywodraeth Cymru, has recently facilitated a procurement process under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (RM6186) for providing fuel cards to fisheries vehicles. This service falls within the "vehicle-fleet-support services" industry category and is applicable throughout Wales and the rest of the UK. The procurement, tagged as C145/2024/2025, reached the award stage on 3rd October 2025, and the contract was formalised on 1st October 2025. The procurement process employed was a limited one, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, allowing the buyer to utilise a mini-competition under the existing framework. The awarded contract, valued at £153,197, was signed with ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a large UK-based supplier company.

This tender opens potential avenues for businesses specialising in fuel card solutions and fleet management services, especially those that can offer extensive coverage across UK fuel stations and provide support for both traditional fuels and electric charging. Those businesses that can integrate technological advancements, offer robust account management systems, and proactively manage security and customer service issues would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities. With a focus on customer support and account management quality, the competitive selection criteria highlight a rewarding potential for companies committed to innovation in fuel management solutions.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cards for Fisheries Vehicles

Notice Description

Procurement run under the CCS Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework Agreement - RM6186 for the provision of fuel cards for fisheries vehicles to establish a contract which meets the following requirements: The Client requires fuel cards to be accepted at a minimum of 65% of the fuel stations In Wales and the UK. The Supplier will provide fuel cards that allow the purchase of the following fuels When available at outlets: Unleaded and Diesel Electricity for electric vehicles to charge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement run under the CCS Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework Agreement - RM6186 for the provision of fuel cards for fisheries vehicles to establish a contract which meets the following requirements: The Client requires fuel cards to be accepted at a minimum of 65% of the fuel stations In Wales and the UK. The Supplier will provide fuel cards that allow the purchase of the following fuels When available at outlets: Unleaded and Diesel Electricity for electric vehicles to charge The Supplier must be able to provide fuel cards to the vehicle's registration number or organisation if required by Client. Supplier Card solution must allow the ability for customers to purchase other Vehicle related products and services such as Lubricants, Air, Oil and Vehicle Wash / Screen Wash. The Client requires a restricted fuel card that does not include a loyalty scheme Which allows the earning of points at forecourts. The Client requires the provision of monthly electronic reports to include spend, Mileage and carbon emissions. The Client requires an online account management system. The Online system Must provide the facility for Client administrators to access monthly data relevant to Their organisation which as a minimum includes: Organisations account number Each fuel Card details card number, vehicle registration Cost of each individual Card Transaction Total cost of all individual Card Transactions Date of each Individual Card transaction Location of each Card Transaction What was purchased if applicable fuel, consumables etc VAT breakdown per transaction Cost per litre per transaction Quantity of fuel drawn per transaction Type of fuel Vehicle mileage Merchant identification number and postcode Provide online invoicing and supporting information to include map analysis, CO2 efficiencies and cost benefits. The Client requires an appropriately resourced customer support facility to assist users to log and resolve issues and queries. As a minimum this should be available 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday and include a point to contact outside of these times (including public holidays). As a minimum the facility should cover: Lost or Stolen Cards Suspected Fraudulent card usage Security Issues Chip and Pin queries When a potential security breach or fraud is reported by a designated card holder Or authorised user the Supplier should immediately suspend the User's account and card and confirm that this has taken place. The Supplier will investigate any reported security breach or fraudulent transaction as soon as it has been reported and securely report back its findings on the reported incident and subsequent resolution. The Supplier shall have anti-fraud measures in place to ensure safe deliver of Fuel Cards to designated Users. Any helpline service shall not utilise premium charging telephone numbers (such as 0845). Changes due to legislation requirements must be provided under normal support And maintenance. Continual development of the product is expected to ensure the latest technologies Are used and exploited.

Procurement Information

Mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework Agreement - RM6186. Opportunity restricted to suppliers on the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062018-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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