---
title: "Supply of Ad Blue to Lancashire County Council Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c03a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Supply of Ad Blue to Lancashire County Council Sites

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c03a

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Ad Blue to its various sites, including highway depots and fleet workshops across Lancashire. The procurement, classified under the industry categories of fuels and chemical additives, was managed through a limited competition approach, below the threshold. The contract was awarded to LKQ Group (UK) Limited on 25th June 2026, effectively beginning from 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2028, with a total value of GBP 72,000. The process is currently in the award and contract stage, highlighting the Council's ongoing demand for Ad Blue due to an expanding vehicle fleet.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses supplying chemical products and additives, particularly those with expertise in the automotive and transport sectors. Companies equipped to manage a steady supply chain for Ad Blue, and those able to deliver across multiple locations within the United Kingdom, would find this type of contract beneficial for long-term business growth. Additionally, businesses with the capability to navigate limited competition procurement methods could leverage this experience in future tendering opportunities with public authorities like Lancashire County Council and similar entities. The primary supplier, LKQ Group (UK) Limited, exemplifies a business model that is well-suited to meet such demands, providing a potential benchmark for other interested enterprises.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council was seeking quotes for the supply and delivery of Ad Blue to LCC establishments. LCC uses AdBlue at several sites across Lancashire, including highway depots and fleet workshops. LCC has steadily been increasing AdBlue purchases over recent years due to an increase in vehicles in the Councils fleet and hired vehicles requiring this supplement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061286-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LKQ GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels
- 24951200 - Additives for oils
- 24957000 - Chemical additives
- 24960000 - Various chemical products

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061286-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061286-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukandireland.lkqeurope.com/businesses/lkq-bodyshop
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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