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28 Jul 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Corporate Fuel Cards 2025," awarding a contract to SHELL U.K. OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED. This contract, focused primarily in the Liverpool area with some national coverage, involves the supply of fuel cards to facilitate the purchase of Road Diesel, Petrol, and electric vehicle charging. The procurement falls under the services category, with an award announced on 27th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the fuel and energy sector, particularly those experienced with transaction-processing software and energy distribution, to provide supplementary services or innovative solutions. Firms with capacities in developing efficient energy management systems or those specialising in fleet solutions may find long-term growth opportunities by engaging with sub-central government contracts like this. Companies adept at scalability and handling considerable logistical operations would be particularly well-suited to partake in similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Corporate Fuel Cards 2025

Notice Description

We are seeking a supplier of fuel cards for use with these vehicles, to facilitate the purchase of Road Diesel, Petrol, and electric vehicle charging from fuel stations. Coverage is primarily required within the Liverpool area, but there will also be a small requirement for national coverage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071371-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

72212217 - Transaction-processing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,965,449 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHELL U.K. OIL PRODUCTS

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