This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Provider of Heating Oil and Delivery Service" was initiated by Radius Housing Association Limited, located in Holywood, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on oil and coal-related products. The procurement method employed was a Competitive Flexible Procedure as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023, and it involved multiple stages including a Conditions of Participation and Tender stage. The tender concluded with the award stage on 9th June 2026, with all proceedings adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. This was an above-threshold contract valued at £4.5 million gross, with a potential total contract period extending until 2031 if renewal options are exercised. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will initially run for 36 months with possibilities for further extensions.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the oil and related sectors, particularly those that can provide a comprehensive heating oil delivery service within the UK. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like LCC Group Limited, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from such competitive tendering processes. Given the structured procurement stages, businesses equipped with strong pre-qualification capabilities and competitive pricing structures are well-positioned to gain a foothold in this market sector. The procurement process also highlights the chance for businesses to showcase their sustainability and service refinement skills during post-tender negotiations, further enhancing their business growth potential.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF PROVIDER OF HEATING OIL AND DELIVERY SERVICE

Notice Description

RadIus 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 dentification 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/054178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LCC GROUP

Further Information

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