This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:46

Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:34

Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria involves the "Supply of Liquid Fuels and Oils" for both the Cumbria Police and Cumbria Fire Estates. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG. The process, which employed an open procedure, has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded to WCF Ltd and STANDARD FUEL OILS LIMITED on 14th July 2026. The contracts are set to commence on 1st October 2026 and end on 30th September 2030. Key dates include the award period ending on 28th July 2026, and the standstill period lasting until the 23rd of July 2026.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of fuels and related products, particularly for those targeting public sector clients. The procurement process's open nature and suitability criteria encouraging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) indicate potential growth for businesses in this segment. Companies specialising in petroleum and oil products, with a focus on quality and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete and secure such contracts, therefore driving their business growth through long-term government partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Liquid Fuels and Oils

Notice Description

Supply of Liquid Fuels and Oils to The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria and Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

Lot Information

Heating Oil and Kerosene

Renewal: Optional extension period

Supply of White Diesel

Renewal: Optional extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068012
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09135100 - Heating oil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 May 2026Expired
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

CUMBRIA COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

STANDARD FUEL OILS

WCF

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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