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title: "92_17: National Framework for the Supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other liquefied gas fuels"
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# 92_17: National Framework for the Supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other liquefied gas fuels

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f3480fd-a3ce-406d-94ac-c32abd12f4e0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by ESPO (East Midlands Procurement Organisation), seeking tenders for the "92_17: National Framework for the Supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other liquefied gas fuels." This initiative falls under the gaseous fuels industry category and aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for supplying both bulk and cylinder forms of liquefied gas fuels across the UK. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £3,000,000. The tender publication date was on 14th July 2017, and the contract period is set from 22nd October 2017 to 21st October 2021. Interested suppliers were required to submit their tenders by 12:00 noon on 15th August 2017 through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the energy supply sector, particularly those dealing with gaseous fuels such as LPG, propane, and butane. Suppliers that can meet the requirements of various public bodies across the UK—including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services—will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, contributing to a diverse supplier landscape for the national framework.

## Notice

To establish a multi-supplier framework with national coverage for the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and other liquefied gas fuels in both bulk and cylinder form. The framework will cover the supply of bulk propane and cylinder propane and cylinder butane and other liquefied gas fuels in bulk and cylinder form. For customers taking supply of bulk propane or other liquefied gas fuels, installation of storage tanks with a telemetry system is included. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '92_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 15/08/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '92_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 15/08/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b698af15-062f-4cf5-985f-fec4ebae4b90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2017 - 21 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CALOR GAS; FLOGAS BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
- 09122000 - Propane and butane
- 09122110 - Liquefied propane gas
- 09122210 - Liquefied butane gas
- 09123000 - Natural gas
- 09133000 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- 24111600 - Hydrogen

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 08:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b698af15-062f-4cf5-985f-fec4ebae4b90
- 14 Jul 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b698af15-062f-4cf5-985f-fec4ebae4b90
- 22 May 2017 at 08:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bdbc36-bf5e-4c11-8ce0-5b0dd72bf446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b698af15-062f-4cf5-985f-fec4ebae4b90
  14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51bdbc36-bf5e-4c11-8ce0-5b0dd72bf446
  22nd May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Link to tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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