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Delivery and Supply of Fuel - East Depots

Transpennine Trains Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Sep 2025 at 14:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Sep 2025 at 10:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transpennine Trains Limited, based in Manchester, has engaged in a procurement process for the delivery and supply of fuel to its East Depots, with a focus on marked Gas Oil that adheres to BS EN590 standards. The procurement, which falls under the utilities special regime, has proceeded through a direct award method due to the urgency following the incumbent supplier's administration. This stage of the procurement process is in the award phase, with the contract already signed on 10 March 2026, covering the period from 11 March 2026 to 9 March 2027, and potentially extending up to 9 March 2029. Essar Oil (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, ensuring continuity of supply crucial to national railway infrastructure, with a total contract value of £7,095,604.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the fuel supply sector, particularly those specialising in diesel and vehicle refuelling services. The contract provides a stable and long-term engagement with a public undertaking, making it particularly attractive for large-scale suppliers capable of managing high-value and strategically critical contracts. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in servicing significant infrastructures are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, potentially leading to extensive business growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery and Supply of Fuel - East Depots

Notice Description

The principal scope of this procurement activity is for supply and delivery of marked Gas Oil, also referred to as Red Diesel, that complies with the requirements set out in BS EN590.

Procurement Information

Incumbent supplier has gone into administration. It is strictly necessary to have a supplier in place to deliver the goods to facilitate continued operation of critical national railway infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032426-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,095,604 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,095,604 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transpennine Trains Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Postcode Area
Manchester
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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