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title: "HVO Fuel Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f740f23-db6b-4259-b9fe-38c6abbac437"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# HVO Fuel Provision

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f740f23-db6b-4259-b9fe-38c6abbac437

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## Summary

A public procurement contract for the provision of HVO fuel has been awarded by Chelmsford City Council, located in Chelmsford, England. This contract is classified under the industry category of Fuels with a CPV code of 09100000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method via a mini-competition under the ESPO liquid fuels framework. The contract value is £1,000,000, and its execution period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. The award was published on 23rd July 2025 following the tender stage's conclusion, with an award date of 12th June 2025. The location for the contract's provision is identified by the postal code CM1 1JE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fuel supply, particularly those capable of operating under a framework agreement. Given the substantial contract value and the requirement for HVO fuel supply to various Council vehicles, businesses with experience in large-scale liquid fuel provision and infrastructure to support delivery will be well-suited to compete. Although the awarded supplier, CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED, is a large company, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also marked as suitable for a similar scale of future opportunities. This procurement may encourage growth for businesses in the energy sector that are equipped to meet governmental needs and adhere to framework stipulations.

## Notice

Provision of HVO fuel for various Council vehicles including Freighter lorries. Awarded via mini-competition through the ESPO liquid fuels framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0532a06b-732a-4911-864d-221620d748ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTAS ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0532a06b-732a-4911-864d-221620d748ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0532a06b-732a-4911-864d-221620d748ce
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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