Tender

Fuel Management System

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has released an active tender seeking a contractor to supply, install, and maintain a fuel management system across 17 sites. This tender, titled "Fuel Management System," falls under the industry categories of fuels and vehicle refuelling services. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, the procurement process follows an open procedure method and is currently in the tender stage. Business users should note important deadlines: the enquiry period ends on 22 April 2026, with tender submissions due by 1 May 2026. The total estimated contract value is £600,000 gross, and the award period concludes on 2 June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2031, with the possibility of a five-year extension.

This tender presents significant prospects for business growth, especially for companies specialising in fuel management systems, including maintenance and support services. The project requires the removal and replacement of existing fuel pumps, installation of new infrastructure, and provision of software for secure data access and reporting. Ideal participants would be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in relevant goods and services, capable of meeting award criteria that balance price and quality equally. By engaging in this opportunity, firms can expand their market presence and solidify partnerships within sub-central government sectors.

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Notice Title

Fuel Management System

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to appoint a contractor to supply, install, and maintain a fuel management system across 17 sites. The contract includes the removal and disposal of existing fuel pumps and associated equipment, the supply and installation of new pumps and hardware, and the provision of supporting software with secure data access and reporting capabilities. The contractor will also provide ongoing maintenance, helpdesk support, on-site repair services, and annual servicing for the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035262-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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