Supply and Delivery of AdBlue (aqueous diesel exhaust fluid)

What this is

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of AdBlue (aqueous diesel exhaust fluid) to its fleet depots across South West Wales. The contract is valued at GBP 60,000 (excluding VAT) and runs for two years with optional two-year extensions.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 25 August 2026 at 14:00 (enquiry deadline 19 August 2026 at 14:00)
• Submission via etenderwales portal only; suppliers must register and express interest using ITT Code itt_126084
• Contract value GBP 60,000 for supply and delivery of AdBlue to 4 fleet depots (Trostre, Cillefwr, Glanaman, Llandovery)
• Evaluation: 70% price + 30% quality (2 technical questions); no minimum quality score specified
• Contract period: 2 years (1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2028) with optional 2-year extension subject to performance
• Below-threshold open competition; no specific eligibility criteria or bid bond required

How it is scored

Quality 30% · Price 70% Price 70% (total price to fill 1000L IBC at 4 depot locations: Trostre, Cillefwr, Glanaman, Llandovery) and Quality 30% (2 technical questions, no minimum score).

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 60,000 (excluding VAT), or GBP 72,000 (including VAT). Delivery required to 4 depot locations across Carmarthenshire.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond or guarantee explicitly stated in the tender documents.

How to submit

Electronic submission via etenderwales BRAVO e-Procurement portal (www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk). Suppliers must register on the portal, express interest in the project (ITT Code: itt_126084, Project Code: project_55517), and submit responses online by the deadline. All ITT questions must be fully responded to.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline is 19 August 2026 at 14:00. Clarifications can be submitted via the Messages function on the etenderwales portal. BravoSolution help desk available Mon-Fri 8am-6pm: phone 0800 069 8634 or via Supplier Support Request portal.

Contract period

Contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028 (2 years). Can be extended for up to 2 additional years (to 30 September 2030) subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by all parties.

Classification

CPV 24000000 — Chemical products WalesSouth West Wales (UKL14)