Planning

106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has issued a planned procurement notice for a framework agreement concerning the supply and delivery of lubricating oils, greases, antifreeze, and related items across the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically lubricating oils and lubricating agents, with an estimated contract value of £25 million. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th November 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2029, with a possibility for renewal until 31st January 2031. The procurement location covers the entire United Kingdom, providing considerable market reach.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses capable of supplying a wide range of lubricating products. Companies specialising in engine, transmission, agricultural, hydraulic, and compressor oils, as well as greases and antifreeze, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With the procurement structured as a framework agreement, it is well-suited for businesses that can consistently deliver quality products across multiple locations. The framework is designed to cater to various stakeholders within the public sector, making this an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their operations and build long-term relationships with public authorities like ESPO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of lubricating oils (including engine, transmission, agricultural, hydraulic and compressor), greases, antifreeze and related ancillary items, across the whole of the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06958e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042932-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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