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Certas - HVO Fuel Supply - March 2026

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a procurement process for the supply of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel for its waste collection fleet. This process was carried out without competition as it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding, aligning with the legal framework detailed in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract has been awarded to CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED, with the procurement officially considered complete as of 24th March 2026. The contract began on 11th March and will run until 11th April 2026, with the delivery of services occurring in Portsmouth, falling under the environmental services category.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity to engage with Portsmouth City Council in the sector of environmental services, specifically focusing on green fuel supplies. As this procurement has utilised direct procurement methods, it demonstrates potential for established suppliers of eco-friendly fuels, like large businesses similar to CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED, to explore future opportunities in public sector contracts. Given the trend towards sustainable practices, companies within the renewable energy and environmental services industries could find significant growth opportunities by aligning their offerings to meet similar future needs of local governments. The contract represents a small yet significant step in the local authority’s commitment towards sustainability, inviting businesses that specialise in clean energy solutions to consider collaborations and tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Certas - HVO Fuel Supply - March 2026

Notice Description

Supply of HVO fuel for waste collection fleet

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067287
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026722-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

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