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title: "Supply & Delivery of 120,000m3 of F-35 Fuel - 6-month Contract (DDP)"
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# Supply & Delivery of 120,000m3 of F-35 Fuel - 6-month Contract (DDP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-954f7a84-9acd-49bb-982e-06cc1aa17700

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply and delivery of 120,000m3 of F-35 fuel. This procurement was conducted through a selective call-off method from the Global Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement. The contract, with an indicative value of GBP 118,874,105.95, will cater to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. Classified within the fossil fuels and kerosene jet type fuels industry categories, the tender was finalized on 19th May 2026, with a contract period set from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026. Vitol Aviation UK Ltd was awarded the contract, marking a crucial supply milestone for the defence sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the fuels industry, specifically those capable of providing kerosene jet type fuels. Although this particular contract is unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, companies of larger scale with a focus on aviation fuel supply can position themselves advantageously for future procurements under this framework agreement. Firms should note the importance of market pricing mechanisms due to potential value adjustments in line with market rates. The structured nature of this procurement via a framework agreement also implies the necessity for pre-existing qualifications within the framework's supplier pool to seize such opportunities effectively.

## Notice

Competition held amongst suppliers via the Global Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (GBFS2) for Supply and Delivery of F-35 fuel for use by Ministry of Defence. Please note Contract Award Value is Indexed via Market Pricing Mechanism and the published value is indicative of those rates at time of award; this is subject to increase/decrease in line with market rates throughout the contract duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21a0be2-af3e-418d-bba8-30c2ece6cdeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,874,105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,874,105 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITOL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09111300 - Fossil fuels
- 09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21a0be2-af3e-418d-bba8-30c2ece6cdeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e21a0be2-af3e-418d-bba8-30c2ece6cdeb
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60547016-6e4a-41e5-a7cc-88b1552bca34
  Attachment shows a redacted copy of the signed contract.

## Provenance

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