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30 Jun 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Ad Blue to its various sites, including highway depots and fleet workshops across Lancashire. The procurement, classified under the industry categories of fuels and chemical additives, was managed through a limited competition approach, below the threshold. The contract was awarded to LKQ Group (UK) Limited on 25th June 2026, effectively beginning from 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028, with a total value of GBP 72,000. The process is currently in the award and contract stage, highlighting the Council's ongoing demand for Ad Blue due to an expanding vehicle fleet.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses supplying chemical products and additives, particularly those with expertise in the automotive and transport sectors. Companies equipped to manage a steady supply chain for Ad Blue, and those able to deliver across multiple locations within the United Kingdom, would find this type of contract beneficial for long-term business growth. Additionally, businesses with the capability to navigate limited competition procurement methods could leverage this experience in future tendering opportunities with public authorities like Lancashire County Council and similar entities. The primary supplier, LKQ Group (UK) Limited, exemplifies a business model that is well-suited to meet such demands, providing a potential benchmark for other interested enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Ad Blue to Lancashire County Council Sites

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council was seeking quotes for the supply and delivery of Ad Blue to LCC establishments. LCC uses AdBlue at several sites across Lancashire, including highway depots and fleet workshops. LCC has steadily been increasing AdBlue purchases over recent years due to an increase in vehicles in the Councils fleet and hired vehicles requiring this supplement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c03a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

24951200 - Additives for oils

24957000 - Chemical additives

24960000 - Various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LKQ GROUP (UK

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