Award

The Supply and Delivery of Marked EN590 Gas Oil for use in UK Railway Vehicles

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 13:15

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of marked EN590 gas oil for use in UK Railway Vehicles has been initiated by Northern Trains Limited. This tender, classified under the 'Gas oils' category (CPV code 09134000), is meant for delivery to several depots across the UK, including Barrow, Blackpool, Newton Heath, Allerton, Blackburn, and Wigan. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract having been awarded and signed on 8th January 2026. The procurement method followed a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract initially includes a 12-month term with options for two additional 12-month extensions, leading up to a maximum duration of 36 months.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for suppliers capable of delivering large volumes of BS EN590 compliant gas oil by road to multiple UK locations. Companies with expertise in logistics, especially those servicing the railway sector, will find this tender an ideal fit. Also, businesses with experience in handling the customs and excise regulations for marked and dyed fuels can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively. The process required interested parties to engage through a Supplier Qualification questionnaire, showcasing this as a well-structured opportunity for growth in the transportation fuels market.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Marked EN590 Gas Oil for use in UK Railway Vehicles

Notice Description

The supply and delivery to Northern Trains of Gas Oil conforming to BS EN590 for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to delivery locations at Barrow, Blackpool, Newton Heath, Allerton, Blackburn and Wigan by road.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of marked Gas Oil for Traction purposes conforming to BS EN590 for use in UK Railway Vehicles to the Depots listed below:- Northern Trains Limited Barrow-in-Furnace Traincare Centre Blackpool Traincare Centre Newton Heath Traincare Centre Allerton Traincare Centre Blackburn with Darwen Wigan Springs Branch Traincare Depot

Options: 12-month initial terms with the option to extend by up to an additional two 12-month periods (up to 36 months maximum).

Renewal: The contract term may be extended by up to an additional two 12-month periods at the contracting entity's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09134000 - Gas oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northernrailways.co.uk, tenders@fpaconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1332604321

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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