Award

Oils and Lubricants

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Oils and Lubricants" was conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council, a regional authority based in Carmarthen, United Kingdom. This contract involved the supply of lubricating oils and agents classified under the CPV code 09211000 and fell under the ‘goods’ category. The procurement method was a limited process, specifically a call-off from the ESPO 106_23 framework without prior competition. The procurement was completed with a contract awarded to Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc, signed on 30th September 2025. Although the tender status is complete, the opportunity signifies the completion of the award stage in this procurement cycle.

This tender represents a business opportunity within the goods sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in lubricants who can engage in framework agreements. While the specific tender was awarded without competition, it highlights potential for businesses to engage in future similar opportunities, especially those familiar with framework agreements. The successful supplier, Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc, an SME based in Stoke-on-Trent, underscores the viability for small to medium enterprises to partake in regional procurement processes. Businesses seeking to expand into or grow within the lubricants market might seek to explore similar opportunities within framework agreements to establish contractual relationships with public authorities like Carmarthenshire County Council.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Oils and Lubricants

Notice Description

Call off ESPO 106_23 without competition

Procurement Information

Call off ESPO Framework 106_23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063856-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anljones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1267234567

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05abf4-2025-10-09T16:03:35+01:00",
    "date": "2025-10-09T16:03:35+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05abf4",
    "description": "(WA Ref:156263)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05abf4",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Oils and Lubricants",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "09211000",
            "description": "Lubricating oils and lubricating agents"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Call off ESPO 106_23 without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Call off ESPO 106_23 without competition",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL14"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Call off ESPO Framework 106_23"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "063856-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-163476",
                    "name": "Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-156016",
            "name": "Carmarthenshire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Carmarthenshire County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Jobs Well Road",
                "locality": "Carmarthen",
                "region": "UKL14",
                "postalCode": "SA31 1JP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1267234567",
                "email": "AnLJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "HTTPS://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0281",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-163476",
            "name": "Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "New Century Street, Hanley",
                "locality": "Stoke-on-Trent",
                "region": "UKL14",
                "postalCode": "ST15HU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-111",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2079477501"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-156016",
        "name": "Carmarthenshire County Council"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "063856-2025-1",
            "awardID": "063856-2025-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 20000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-30T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}