National Fuels Framework

This framework provides liquid fuels and others, such as:

• heating oil
• transport fuel
• low-pressure gas (LPG) in cylinders
• liquified natural gas (LNG)
• wood
• coal

It also includes products and services associated with using solid fuels, such as lubricants, tank replacement and maintenance and fuel testing.

Distribution of liquid fuel is regionally based (see lots 101 to 114).

• regional or national supply
• weekly pricing
• discount on early payment options
• contract management ensuring service levels and KPIs are met
• comprehensive management information
• availability of additional service such as supplier managed inventory and replenishment

Please read the 'How to buy' tab below for detailed instructions on how to find out which suppliers are on this framework.

Lots 1 and 2
You will need to carry out a further competition in accordance with Schedule 5 of the National Fuels framework agreement to find the most suitable supplier to meet your needs.

You will have the opportunity to add additional sites or carry out a further competition under the agreement, or opt to join the CCS managed quarterly aggregated further competition.

When running a further competition you will need to follow the steps below. For a more detailed explanation on the process, read Customer Toolkit 1.

1. Email CCS nationalfuels@crowncommercial.gov.uk and let us know what your intentions are
2. Put together your statement of needs
3. Select the good and services you need on the template call-off terms  (your selection must not conflict with any provision of the agreement)
4. Find suitable suppliers from the list and invite them to tender
5. Make sure the tenders applying meet the appropriate criteria (in accordance with Schedule 6 of the agreement and your Invitation to Tender)
6. Award a call-off agreement by sending a completed order form and call-off agreement to the successful supplier
7. Receive signed copy of the call-off agreement from the supplier
8. Sign the call-off agreement and issue a notice to the supplier
9. Email CCS nationalfuels@crowncommercial.gov.uk with the outcome

Access for lots 3, 4 and 5

1. Email CCS nationalfuels@crowncommercial.gov.uk and let us know what your intentions are
2. Put together your statement of needs
3. Select the goods and services you need on the template call-off terms  (your selection must not conflict with any provision of the agreement)
4. Find suitable suppliers from the list and invite them to tender
5. Make sure the tenders applying meet the appropriate criteria (in accordance with Schedule 6 of the agreement and your Invitation to Tender)
6. Award a call-off agreement by sending a completed order form and call-off agreement to the successful supplier
7. Receive signed copy of the call-off agreement from the supplier
8. Sign the call-off agreement and issue an award notice to the supplier
9. Email CCS nationalfuels@crowncommercial.gov.uk  with the outcome
10. CCS may be able to run a competition on your behalf. Please contact Nationalfuels@crowncommercial.gov.uk for further information

1. RM3801 Customer guidance tool kit v2
2. RM3801 Customer access agreement tool kit 2 v1
3. RM3801 Site addition template and guidance tool kit V31
4. RM3801 Supplier operating locations and lot group identifier tool kit 4 v1
5. RM3801 Quarterly aggregated competition timetable tool kit 5 v1
6. RM3801 Invitation to tender pack tool kit 6 v1.2
7. RM3801 Call-off contract tool kit 7 v3
8. RM3801 Call-off short form tool kit 8 v1
9. RM3801 Call-off long form tool kit 9 v1
10. RM3801 Supplier notification email tool kit 10 v1
11. RM3801 Award notification form tool kit 11 v1
12. RM3801 FAQs tool kit v2
13. RM3801 Contract notice OJEU tool kit 13 v1
14. RM3801 Fuel type explanation
15. RM3801 Historic pricing