Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the environment and climate and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Fuel. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 14.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the environment and climate sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Compliant and Ethical Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) --- Extracted from documents --- Planning Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) Defence Equipment and Support UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-052797 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05f7cc ( view related notices ) Published 4 June 2026, 1:25pm Watch this notice Contents Open all Scope Engagement Participation Submission Contracting authority Download PDF version OCDS release OCDS record Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Scope Scope Reference 715733508 Description Compliant and Ethical Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) Commercial tool Establishes a framework Total value (estimated) £14,000,000 excluding VAT £16,800,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 15 March 2027 to 14 May 2031 Possible extension to 14 May 2035 8 years, 2 months Main procurement category Services CPV classifications 09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels 09132100 - Unleaded petrol 09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents 09134100 - Diesel oil 09134200 - Diesel fuel 79342000 - Marketing services Contract locations UK - United Kingdom Engagement Engagement Engagement deadline 31 July 2026 Engagement process description This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI). Participation in this exercise: • Is voluntary • Will not be formally evaluated • Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement The Defence Recycling and Disposal Team would like to understand the industry options available for the following Compliant and Ethical Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL). The figures below provide an indication of throughput under the current contract and are intended to support suppliers in understanding the scale, consistency, and potential of the requirement. They are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute a commitment or guarantee of future volumes or demand. Based on a typical 12-month period, approximate activity levels are: • Total number of taskings: 560 • Total volume of POL (all types): 8,950,000 litres These volumes demonstrate a steady and sustained level of operational activity, providing a strong and reliable baseline for service delivery. The Authority anticipates an ongoing requirement of this nature and is seeking to establish a collaborative, long-term relationship with a supplier capable of supporting evolving operational needs. The contract offers opportunities for suppliers to add value through efficient delivery models, innovation, and continuous improvement, particularly in response to fluctuating demand and operational pri...

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 052797-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support has issued 110 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 60 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 052797-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £14,000,000 - £14,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.