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Summary of the contracting process

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Uxbridge, Greater London, is procuring emergency fuel supplies for temporary boilers under a direct award process. This procurement, classified under public authority - central government, was initiated due to an unexpected increase in fuel prices that exceeded existing purchase orders. The tender, titled "THH - Temporary Boiler Fuel," falls within the goods category, specifically fuel oils. The procurement stage has moved past completion, with the contract set to commence on April 1, 2026, and conclude on May 1, 2026. The value of this contract is £420,000 gross.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in energy provision, as it addresses urgent demand within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Bisden Boiler Company Ltd, trading as Atlas Boiler Company, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that companies with adept supply chain capabilities in fuel oils can effectively compete. The rapid nature of direct awards, particularly those driven by urgent needs, favours businesses that can provide swift solutions and manage volatile market conditions. Therefore, companies suited for this tender are those with established operations in rapid distribution and supply of fuel products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THH - Temporary Boiler Fuel

Notice Description

Emergency supply of fuel for boiler

Procurement Information

Emergency fuel required for boiler

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030416-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09135000 - Fuel oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Hillingdon Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 3NN
Postcode Area
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Colham & Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bisden Boiler Company (1985) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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