Planning

PME Adblue Supply & Delivery

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "PME Adblue Supply & Delivery," with the aim of gathering market insights for a future contract. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) seeks information from potential suppliers regarding the supply and delivery of AdBlue to rail depots located at Etches Park and Cricklewood. The process falls under the goods industry category, specifically various chemical products, and targets the private utility sector. Key deadlines include a due date of 2nd June 2026 for the submission of PME responses. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the PME notice published on 15th May 2026 and contribute their insights to help shape the upcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract period is expected to start on 1st December 2026 and run until 1st December 2028, with potential renewal extending up to 30th November 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering AdBlue, particularly in safety-critical rail environments, to inform and potentially participate in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, either as prime contractors or through subcontracting models. This engagement offers businesses the chance to influence the procurement’s commercial structure and service requirements, setting the stage for a competitive bidding process that aligns with current market capabilities and best practices. Companies with expertise in telemetry, monitoring solutions, and sustainable logistics are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, particularly those that can contribute to improving supply chain resilience and offering innovative commercial and pricing models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME Adblue Supply & Delivery

Notice Description

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is seeking information from the market to inform a future contract for the supply and delivery of AdBlue to rail depots at Etches Park and Cricklewood. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise is intended to gather insight from potential suppliers to help shape the procurement strategy, develop the service specification, and determine the most appropriate commercial and contractual approach. Feedback will be used to ensure the future procurement is realistic, deliverable, competitive, and aligned with current market capability and best practice. The outcome of this PME may result in amendments to the final Procurement Strategy prior to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) being issued.

Planning Information

The purpose of this PME is to support the development of the future ITT by: • Understanding supplier capability, capacity, and experience in delivering AdBlue within a safety-critical rail environment • Assessing supply chain resilience, contingency planning, geographic coverage, and risk mitigation arrangements • Exploring opportunities for SME participation, either as prime contractors or through subcontracting and collaborative models • Identifying telemetry, monitoring, and stock management solutions to support visibility, forecasting, and performance reporting • Understanding sustainability opportunities, including low-carbon logistics, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible packaging • Gaining insight into commercial and pricing models, including bulk supply, managed service options, indexation, and cost drivers Suppliers will be invited to review PME documentation and provide responses to a set of market-focused questions. EMR will review all feedback received and use this information to refine the scope, service requirements, commercial structure, and evaluation methodology for the future procurement. Participation in this PME does not guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement process and is not a precondition for bidding. Feedback from the PME will be analysed and used to inform the final ITT documentation. Once finalised, the opportunity will be formally advertised and competed via Find a Tender, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and applicable transparency requirements. Expressions of Interest in the PME will be managed through EMR's WAX procurement portal. Interested parties will need to be registered on WAX to access the PME documentation and submit their responses.https://eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=2288&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045096-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24960000 - Various chemical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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