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BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils" was undertaken by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, which involves the supply of lubricating oils and agents, falls under the goods category. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 9th March 2026 and set to run from 10th March to 2nd July 2026. The procurement method for this contract was direct and below threshold, implemented without competition. Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd, headquartered in Southampton, was awarded the contract to deliver to the specified locations within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region UKH12.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the lubricant supply industry, especially those that can deliver high-quality lubricating oils and related products. Although the opportunity was directly awarded, businesses with capabilities to scale and meet specific delivery requirements in the UK regions could greatly benefit from such contracts in the future. Large-scale suppliers similar to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd, which can manage significant bulk supply contracts and navigate direct procurement processes, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities to drive growth and expand their market presence within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of bulk lubes and oils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06760f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028332-2026
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

09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,672 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAMS MARINE LUBRICANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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