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16 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of fuel cards under the title "Fuel Cards." The buying organisation is a public authority operating within the central government sector. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically agency fuel cards. The contract was awarded to Shell U.K. Oil Products Limited, with the procurement process employing a direct method below the threshold, hence no direct competition was involved. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 28 May 2026 and set to conclude on 27 November 2026. The transaction is valued at £52,800, excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses focusing on fuel services, particularly large suppliers like Shell that can provide agency fuel cards. Companies within the goods sector, especially those proficient in managing large-scale fuel distribution, are well-suited for such direct procurement processes. By securing contracts with substantial public sector entities like the NHS, businesses can enhance their portfolio and market presence significantly. This also showcases the potential for future collaborations and ongoing partnerships within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cards

Notice Description

Provision of fuel cards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056730-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHELL U.K. OIL PRODUCTS

Further Information

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