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Fuel Supply & Delivery to Transport UK East Midlands Railway Depots

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 15:37

Award

11 Jul 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Transport UK East Midlands Limited, involves the supply and delivery of gas oil for railway depot locations used in passenger rail operations. The awarding authority sought to address an urgent operational challenge following the insolvency of its previous fuel supplier. This situation necessitated a direct award of the contract valued at up to £36 million to ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY, LIMITED. The contract begins on 22 October 2025 and is set to run for six months, with a potential extension until 21 October 2026. The contract, which falls under the 'goods' category, has been completed and covers multiple locations, including Derby, Nottingham, and London. This tender aligns with the private utility sector and involves strategic fuel supply to ensure uninterrupted rail services.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies in the fuel supply industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale and urgent supply demands within tight deadlines. Businesses positioned to deliver reliable, high-volume fuel logistics and those with established logistics networks are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Moreover, companies seeking to enter or expand within the UK's railway supply chain may find valuable growth opportunities through similar procurement processes, especially those dealing with essential utilities in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Fuel Supply & Delivery to Transport UK East Midlands Railway Depots

Notice Description

For Supply and Delivery of Gas Oil (diesel fuel) to railway depot locations for passenger rail operations. It is essential that EMR maintains a continuous fuel supply to its 3 operational Depots. Etches Park Derby, Eastcroft Nottingham and Cricklewood, London. Each Depot has different usage requirements, average deliveries weekly: Etches Park: 684,000 Litres. Eastcroft: 216,000 Litres. Cricklewood: 108,000 Litres. Delivered in 36,000 litres Road-Arctic vehicle.

Procurement Information

Extreme and unavoidable urgency Transport UK East Mildands Limited is faced with an urgent operational and contractual issue due to the sudden insolvency of it's fuel supplier who has been supplying premium petrol,diesel, and biofuels under agreement. Given the urgent circumstances, Transport UK East Midlands Limited is looking to directly award a contract for a 6 month period with an optional extension of 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Wendy Woodus
Contact Email
wendy.woodus@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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