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Liquid Fuels - Diesel

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Liquid Fuels - Diesel" contract has been completed by East Suffolk Council, a regional authority known for its general public services. This process involved the provision of red and white diesel to Southwold Harbour for resale to the public. Utilising a direct award under the ESPO Framework 301_22 for liquid fuels, the procurement followed a limited method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 9th January 2026 with RIX Petroleum, valued at £120,000, covering a period of 12 months. Located in the region UKH14, this falls under the goods category with CPV classification for diesel fuel.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the oil and fuel supply industry, particularly those capable of delivering consistent and high-quality fuel products without extensive tender procedures. SMEs like RIX Petroleum are well-positioned to benefit from such direct awards under framework agreements. This type of procurement process can benefit businesses with existing frameworks agreements, offering a streamlined avenue to secure contracts with regional authorities like East Suffolk Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Fuels - Diesel

Notice Description

Provision of Red and white Diesel to Southwold Harbour for resale to public. Awarded via Direct Award under ESPO Framework - Liquid fuels 301_22 for 12 months

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Red and white Diesel to Southwold Harbour for resale to public. Awarded via Direct Award under ESPO Framework - Liquid fuels 301_22 for 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via Direct Award under ESPO Framework 301_22 Liquid Fuels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

09134200 - Diesel fuel

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deanne Davidson
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIX PETROLEUM

Further Information

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