Tender

PROVISION OF PROVIDER OF HEATING OIL AND DELIVERY SERVICE

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Radius Housing Association, a sub-central government authority based in Holywood, United Kingdom, is seeking to procure a service provider for the delivery and provision of heating oil through a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £4,500,000 gross, falls within the industry category of oil and coal-related products, identified by CPV code 09240000. Following a structured tender process involving pre-qualification conditions and tender submissions, interested contractors must adhere to the requirements set out under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key deadlines for the procurement stages include the tender period ending on 23rd April 2026, the enquiry period concluding on 16th April 2026, and the award period set to finish by 23rd May 2026. The contract start date is scheduled for 1st July 2026 and will initially cover a period of 36 months with potential renewals.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises capable of providing comprehensive heating oil delivery services. Ideal candidates would include businesses with expertise in energy supply chains, logistics, and oil-related products. Due to the competitive nature of the procurement process, firms that can demonstrate value for money, sustainability, and social value in their offerings will be positioned favourably. As the procurement involves multiple stages, companies experienced in navigating competitive flexible procedures, especially those with an inclination towards large-scale contract execution, will potentially benefit from partaking. The requirements necessitate strict adherence to the conditions of participation and an aptitude for competitive tender submission, setting a robust field for capable and competitive firms to thrive.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF PROVIDER OF HEATING OIL AND DELIVERY SERVICE

Notice Description

Radus intend to appoint one (1) contractor for the full provision of service delivery under this contract. A full description of the requirements can be found in Document 02 - Scope of Services The contract is estimated to be above the threshold were the Procurement Act 2023 applies. The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress: STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP) The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with sufficient information to allow Contractors to be selected for further stages. Contractors' responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents in this CoP Package (CoPP). Contractors must respond to all the questions in the CoPP and must provide all the supporting information requested. STAGE 2: Tender Stage Contractors short-listed from the pre-qualification process will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Tenderers will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit a bid. The Award Criteria shall be on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender or Lowest Acceptable Cost. Radius Housing reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Tender Stage Instructions will provide full details of this stage. STAGE 3: Post Tender Negotiation (Optional) The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost after the assessment Stage 2. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost Offer according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service, specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the Framework Agreement and or Call Off contracts. Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 36 months. Subject to satisfactory performance, Radius reserves the right to extend for a further 2 x 12-month extension periods (1+1 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027857-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09240000 - Oil and coal-related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9HZ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Holywood
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

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