Lubricating Oils, Greases and Anti-Freeze 106_27
Framework Description
Lubricating Oils, Greases and Anti-Freeze (reference 106_27) is ESPO's upcoming successor framework to 106_23, being procured under the Procurement Act 2023. ESPO lists it as Coming soon and says it is due to go live in January 2027. It will cover lubricating oils, greases and anti-freeze for public sector fleets, and suppliers will need to win a place through the tender.
Context & Use Case
Public sector fleet operators, including councils with refuse, highways and grounds vehicles, will use it to buy oils, greases and anti-freeze without their own tender. It replaces 106_23, which ends on 31 January 2027. ESPO describes 106_27 as at an early stage of development, with tender documents not yet published, and invites interested parties to contact place@espo.org.
Scope of Services
Lubricating oils Greases Anti-freeze
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Suits lubricant manufacturers and distributors serving public sector fleets. As the framework is Coming soon, no supplier can join yet; suppliers should prepare to bid when ESPO publishes the 106_27 tender.
Buyer Benefits
Fleet workshops will get approved suppliers and agreed pricing for routine consumables, with no gap in supply when 106_23 ends. A framework route saves each fleet from running its own tender for frequent, low-value orders. Buyers value product quality, OEM approvals, delivery reliability and stable pricing.
Next Steps
Watch Find a Tender and ESPO's tender portal for the 106_27 tender. With a planned go-live in January 2027, deadlines may be close. Prepare product specifications, OEM approvals, delivery coverage and evidence of supplying public sector fleets now, so you can respond quickly once documents appear.
How Athena Can Help
106_27 is due to go live in January 2027, so time is short. Athena's fast-track bid support can plan your bid now, gather your evidence and write your responses on product quality, delivery and social value. Our go or no-go advice helps you decide whether to bid and how to price. Our fleet framework search finds other fleet supply frameworks to target, so this is not your only route into public sector fleets.
