Framework Agreement for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and White Diesel

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NWL require a Framework agreement for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and White Diesel. There will be four lots on this Framework: • Lot 1: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Commercial Fleet • Lot 2: Supply of White Diesel to Commercial Fleet • Lot 3: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to NWL Locations • Lot 4: Supply of White Diesel to NWL Locations NWL requires HVO to meet BS EN 15940 fuel specifications standards. Currently NWL uses white diesel in various business areas. To support our Net Zero aspirations, we are now looking at non-fossil fuel alternatives. In addition to this to ensure business continuity we are also looking for framework partners for the provision of white diesel. For details on our net zero targets you can review: Emission Possible: The Race is on as Northumbrian Water joins the UN's Net Zero push and publishes 2027 plan (nwg.co.uk) There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data. Tenderers may apply for just one, some or all lots, however, you must be able to supply HVO/White Diesel to all sites listed against each lot. Lot 1: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Commercial Fleet NWL are looking for alternative to white/red diesel supply for our commercial fleet in a form of a Framework Agreement. To supply HVO initially to two drop sites in the North East of England. At these two sites, there will be a 30,000 litre tank for fuel with an automatic re-ordering system in place. There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data. Lot 2: Supply of White Diesel to Commercial Fleet To supply white diesel to two drop sites in the North East of England. At these two sites, there will be a 30,000 litre tank for fuel with an automatic re-ordering system in place. In 2021, these vehicles used 1.3 million litres of white diesel. There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data. Lot 3: Supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to NWL Locations To supply HVO to NWL sites across North East England, Essex and Suffolk. This will be used on Plant, Generators and other machinery. Over a 14 month period (Jan 2021-28 Feb 2022), these sites used 598,507 litres of white diesel in 193 separate deliveries. Minimum delivery will be 500 litres. There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data. Lot 4: Supply of White Diesel to NWL sites To supply White Diesel to NWL sites. This Lot will only be utilised if Lot 1 and/or Lot 3 is not viewed as commercially viable for NWL. This lot has been split into two parts: • Lot 4.1 Supply of White Diesel- Northern Operating Sites • Lot 4.2 Supply of White Diesel- Southern Operating Sites There is no guaranteed spend with each vendor. NWL also cannot guarantee volumes for each lot and are based on historic data.