Scope
Reference
TC236
Description
The Borough Council of Bolton (the Authority) required a suitable Supplier to provide the Authority with the provision of Fuel Cards that can be used at major multi-branded outlets, including supermarkets.
On average the Authority uses 797,200 litres of fuel per annum across 389 cards. Please note the Authority in no way guarantees this spend during the term of the Contract.
The Authority currently operates an overall fleet of 217 vehicles supporting services such as Refuse Collection Vehicles, Highways Maintenance, Street Sweeping and Grounds Maintenance. These services all include a mixture of cars, vans, HGV and Light Commercial vehicles which run on standard diesel. There are also 237 grounds maintenance and plant equipment which run on unleaded fuels.
The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to an additional two (2) years and thereafter for an additional period of one (1) year up to a maximum period of five (5) years.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,522,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2028
- Possible extension to 22 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to an additional two (2) years and thereafter for an additional period of one (1) year up to a maximum period of five (5) years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09100000 - Fuels
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED
- Companies House: 01434157
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVY-3763-ZPDP
Northgate Centre
Darlington
DL1 4PZ
United Kingdom
Email: publicsector@northgateplc.com
Website: https://www.northgatevehiclehire.co.uk/
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government