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Falkirk Seeks Web Based Fuel Management System

Falkirk council has published a Future Notice Opportunity on Public Contracts Scotland for the provision of a web based fuel management system including the supply of fuel management hardware to be installed at Council fuelling depots.

The system must be able to manage fuel transactions at Council depots including DERV, HVO & Adblu including suitable access controls i.e. vehicle & driver fobs/pins. Supplier will also maintain and repair the infrastructure, fuel tanks and pumps, including regular stock takes and dips.

In addition, the council is seeking the following information. As this may assist in the development of the specification, and they would appreciate all responses i.e. both positive and negative responses.

- Is it also possible to provide back office management system for Council Fleet EV chargers as part of this system? If so, is it an additional cost?

- Can you please advise if you have any accreditations for the security of your systems e.g. Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials plus, ISO27001 or similar?

- Can your system interface with fleet tracking systems? If so, please advise which systems / any specific requirements for this?

- There are 5 fuel tanks. Please provide an anticipated timescale that would be required to install and test the hardware and software required to implement your system fully.

- Please advise of any particular features that you think should be included within any tender.

To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland

Community benefits may be added as a requirement for this tender. For a discussion in relation to Community Benefits please email cpu@falkirk.gov.uk with your details for someone to contact you for a chat.

Estimated date of publication of the contract notice: 02/06/2025

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