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Supply of AdBlue

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 13:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Transport for Wales Rail Limited, involved a contract for the "Supply of AdBlue" — a diesel exhaust fluid — to be delivered in bulk to depots located in Canton, Machynlleth, Holyhead, and Chester. Classified under chemical products, this tender was initially posted in an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all suppliers. The process encompassed several key stages, with significant dates including a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 2nd February 2028, potentially extendable until 2030. The tender process, concluded by an award, has been described as completed and was carried out under the UK governmental regulations applicable to the Welsh devolved government sphere.

The awarded contract to Oil4Wales presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in chemical or petroleum products. The open procurement method highlighted quality and cost as decisive factors, indicating that businesses with a solid track record of quality service and competitive pricing could find success in similar future tenders. Companies equipped to manage regular deliveries and capable of meeting technical standards such as ISO 22241 are particularly well-suited to engage in this supply chain. This contract exemplifies the business growth potential through government tenders, especially for large companies or those capable of managing substantial logistical operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of AdBlue

Notice Description

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract for the bulk supply and delivery of AdBlue. The contract covers weekly deliveries to four depots (Canton, Machynlleth, Holyhead, and Chester) and ensures compliance with ISO 22241 standards. The successful supplier is Oil4Wales, selected through an open tender process based on quality and price.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for 2x 12 month periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007690-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£1,921,921 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£192,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oil4Wales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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