---
title: "106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06958e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# 106_27 Lubricating Oils, Greases & Antifreeze

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06958e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has issued a planned procurement notice for a framework agreement concerning the supply and delivery of lubricating oils, greases, antifreeze, and related items across the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically lubricating oils and lubricating agents, with an estimated contract value of £25 million. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th November 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2029, with a possibility for renewal until 31st January 2031. The procurement location covers the entire United Kingdom, providing considerable market reach.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses capable of supplying a wide range of lubricating products. Companies specialising in engine, transmission, agricultural, hydraulic, and compressor oils, as well as greases and antifreeze, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With the procurement structured as a framework agreement, it is well-suited for businesses that can consistently deliver quality products across multiple locations. The framework is designed to cater to various stakeholders within the public sector, making this an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their operations and build long-term relationships with public authorities like ESPO.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of lubricating oils (including engine, transmission, agricultural, hydraulic and compressor), greases, antifreeze and related ancillary items, across the whole of the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042932-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042932-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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