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Heating Oil

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Heating Oil Supply 2025/26" under the industry category of goods. This contract involves supplying heating oil, with the procurement stage being the award stage as of 26th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and classified as below the threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined approach to supplier selection. The contract awarded to Heltor Ltd T/A Devon Fuels commenced on 3rd December 2025 and will conclude on 2nd December 2026, with a gross contract value of £144,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supply, particularly those with capabilities in heating oil production and distribution. Large businesses operating within the UK, such as Heltor Ltd, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts due to their scale and existing infrastructure. Suppliers can leverage this contract to build relationships with public authorities like the University of Exeter, potentially leading to further contracts and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heating Oil

Notice Description

Heating Oil Supply 2025/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06757d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09135100 - Heating oil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELTOR LTD T/A DEVON FUELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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