--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Liquid Fuel (2026-30)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Supply and Delivery of Liquid Fuel (2026-30) Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594f4.json) ## Summary Translink, the public undertaking organisation based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Supply and Delivery of Liquid Fuel (2026-30)." The tender falls under the utilities category, specifically aimed at providing fuel for Translink's bus and rail operations with an anticipated need for 20 million litres of ULS Diesel for road use and 17 million litres of ULS Gas Oil for railway use per annum. The procurement followed a selective method under Northern Irish devolved regulations, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. This process culminated in an award announced on 12th June 2026, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030 and options to extend up to 2033. The procurement stage, now at completion, began with planning and culminated in a substantial contract valued at £245 million. The awarded contract to LCC Group Ltd presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in the supply and delivery of fuels. Companies with capabilities in handling large volumes and operating sophisticated logistical frameworks are best suited to compete. The competitive procedure allowed for flexibility, making it an attractive engagement for large firms capable of further adaptations, such as the installation of telemetry systems and offering alternative fuels like HVO. This contract underscores the potential for firms not only to secure substantial revenue streams but also to collaborate in utility services, contributing to an evolved energy supply landscape. ## Notice The provision of the supply and delivery of liquid fuel for Translink's Bus and Rail operations. It is anticipated that the following volumes of fuel are required. Please note these are indicative annual volumes and are subject to change. * ULS Diesel for road use- 20 million litres per annum * ULS Gas Oil for Railway use - 17 million. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Scope of options detailed within the Scope and Specification document: supply of Fuel Tank Gauges and provision of alternative fuels. Renewal: Up to 36 months after the end of the initial contract period (26-30). ### Planning Information Translink will review all expressions of interest received from the market place and will contact suitable suppliers to organise meeting via Teams or face-to-face before the engagement deadline of 03/10/2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055557-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 26 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | 2033-01-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £245,000,000 | | Lots value | £245,000,000 | | Awards value | £245,000,000 | | Contracts value | £245,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSLINK | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7LX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LCC GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09100000 - Fuels - 09134200 - Diesel fuel - 09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2) - 09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590) ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055557-2026 - 27 May 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049846-2026 - 2 Feb 2026 at 16:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009157-2026 - 5 Sep 2025 at 12:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054290-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055557-2026 12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049846-2026 27th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009157-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054290-2025 5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6371406 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nicholloils.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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