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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fuelmate Ltd - Purchase of fuel through fuel card

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involves the purchase of fuel through fuel cards, completed directly with Fuelmate Ltd. The initiative is part of the services category and pertains specifically to business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender, identified by the title “Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fuelmate Ltd - Purchase of fuel through fuel card”, follows a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. This contract was signed on 31st March 2026 and became active on 1st April 2026, with an end date slated for 23rd September 2026. The provision of services will occur primarily in Birmingham, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with a gross contract value of £100,000.

This tender opens ample avenues for business growth for enterprises that provide services related to the purchase and management of fuel card systems. Such opportunities may particularly benefit large-scale businesses in sectors related to business services seeking to expand their market reach. Companies with expertise in logistics and transportation, specifically those able to provide tailored fuel solutions efficiently, would find this contract suitable for driving their business forward. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses already established as suppliers without the need for competitive bidding have a notable advantage in securing similar contracts with public authorities like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fuelmate Ltd - Purchase of fuel through fuel card

Notice Description

This service relates to the Purchase of fuel through fuel card by Fuelmate Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038159-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 23 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUELMATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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