---
title: "Supply of Liquid Fuel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05016b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05016b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
---

# Supply of Liquid Fuel

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05016b

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has been undertaking a public procurement process for the "Supply of Liquid Fuel" in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKJ. Initially planned with a contract period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2030, the tender's status has changed after its withdrawal announced on 29 July 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically fuels, and was a part of a sub-central government public authority initiative. Despite the tender's withdrawal, a prior planning update on 11 April 2025 indicated key details such as a legal basis from the 2023 UKPGA, highlighting the intended procurement's legislative compliance.

Although the tender has been withdrawn, the prior planning suggests enduring business opportunities for companies that specialise in fuel supply and are able to work with UK governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were mentioned as suitable candidates, implying focus on competitive business growth for smaller firms. Companies with capabilities to deliver goods within the specified timeframe and who meet the government procurement requirements may still find alternative avenues for engagement, particularly as Ashford Borough Council explores other strategies like third-party frameworks. Businesses that possess agility and are accustomed to government procurement standards would have been particularly well-suited to participate, fostering expansion in public sector partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

Supply of Liquid Fuel procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043727-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043727-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014593-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043727-2025
  29th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014593-2025
  11th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014592-2025
  11th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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