Tender

Fuel Management Tender

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 13:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently seeking bids for a Fuel Management System (FMS) to be implemented across multiple locations within Leicester. This procurement process, initiated on 20 April 2026, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 09:00 on 18 May 2026. The contract, categorised under software packages and information systems, entails providing a robust and scalable solution compatible with the council's fleet management systems. The project is valued at £145,000, excluding VAT, and will involve the successful tenderer in configuring and delivering hardware and software, providing training, and offering ongoing support. The procurement method is open competition, aligning with UKPGA 2023/54 legal standards.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those adept at creating comprehensive fuel management systems. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this contract. Business growth can be leveraged through end-to-end delivery, fostering expertise in fuel tracking, environmental reporting, and system integration. Organisations that specialise in RFID technology, data security, and fleet management solutions would find themselves well-positioned to succeed. With a potential contract duration extending to five years, the tender offers substantial scope for expanding business relationships with local governing bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Management Tender

Notice Description

Leicester City Council requires a Fuel Management System (FMS) to monitor, control and report on fuel usage across its fleet of vehicles and machinery circa 800 vehicles and plant. The solution must be compatible and installed across multiple locations within the Leicester area. The system must enable secure fuel dispensing through authorised methods (e.g. RFID, vehicle tags), provide accurate, real-time tracking of fuel transactions and stock levels; and generate detailed reporting on fuel by vehicle, operator and site. It must also include configurable alerts (e.g. low fuel, anomalies) support environmental and audit reporting, and integrate seamlessly with existing council systems, including fleet management. The system must be robust, scalable and user-friendly with high availability, role-based access control, and compliance with applicable fuel storage, environmental and data security regulations. The successful tenderer will be responsible for end-to-end delivery including the supply of hardware and software, system configuration, user training, documentation and post-deployment support. The FMS must enhance operational efficiency, reduce fuel loss and provide the transparency and accountability required by the council's governance and reporting obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional licences if required.

Renewal: The total possible contract duration is five (5) years, which consists of an initial term of four (4) years with the option to extend for up to a further one (1) year. The Contract will commence upon execution of the Contract, with the applied Term commencing on the 1st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06867f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035704-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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