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106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 12:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is conducting preliminary market engagement for the procurement of lubricating oils, greases, antifreeze, and related products under a framework agreement. The current procurement stage is planning, and ESPO is actively seeking market engagement to refine its procurement strategy and framework structure. The procurement involves a package titled "106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze," which aims to service public sector organisations across the UK. The deadline for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) is set for 28 August 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and is planned to commence its contract period from 1 February 2027, with a potential extension until 31 January 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production, supply, or distribution of lubricating oils and related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find this framework particularly beneficial as it offers access to a national market within the public sector, enhancing growth potential. Eligible suppliers are required to engage via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal. The framework value is substantial, with a planned budget of approximately £20 million. Businesses equipped to provide a comprehensive range of products, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery across the UK will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, facilitating expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze

Notice Description

ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation offering a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions for the wider public sector. We are conducting preliminary market engagement with the intention of establishing a framework via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK can arrange for the supply and delivery of a wide range of lubricating oils, greases, antifreeze and associated ancillary products. This is not a call for competition. Tender documentation is not yet available.

Planning Information

ESPO are conducting market engagement to invite comments on: a) the scope of the framework renewal; b) the products to be included, plus the descriptions thereof; c) potential risks in the market ; d) feedback on the proposed procurement strategy and evaluation criteria; e) any changes or developments in the market we need to be aware of. The engagement will help shape the procurement process/framework structure, including seeking feedback on pricing schedules etc. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 17:00 (5pm) on 28 August 2026. Suppliers wishing to participate in the engagement process must first express an interest as follows (the option to express an interest will remain open up until the Engagement deadline captured in this notice): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity 106_27 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can then access the RFI questionnaire in the 'Messages' section via the 'Activity' dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered. Responses to the RFI (please note the deadline for this as late responses may not be considered) as well as any questions or clarifications should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.

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/073707-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

24951000 - Greases and lubricants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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