---
title: "BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06760f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06760f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06760f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "BAS - Bulk Lubes and Oils" was undertaken by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, which involves the supply of lubricating oils and agents, falls under the goods category. This procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 9th March 2026 and set to run from 10th March to 2nd July 2026. The procurement method for this contract was direct and below threshold, implemented without competition. Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd, headquartered in Southampton, was awarded the contract to deliver to the specified locations within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region UKH12.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the lubricant supply industry, especially those that can deliver high-quality lubricating oils and related products. Although the opportunity was directly awarded, businesses with capabilities to scale and meet specific delivery requirements in the UK regions could greatly benefit from such contracts in the future. Large-scale suppliers similar to Williams Marine Lubricants Ltd, which can manage significant bulk supply contracts and navigate direct procurement processes, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities to drive growth and expand their market presence within public sector contracts.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of bulk lubes and oils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028332-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,672 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAMS MARINE LUBRICANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:10 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028332-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028323-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028332-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028323-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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