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Procurement of Bulk Fuel Supplies for London North Eastern Railway Limited

LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

London North Eastern Railway Limited, a prominent buyer specializing in long-distance passenger rail services, is undertaking a procurement process for bulk fuel supplies specific to its Clayhills Depot in Aberdeen. This procurement is vital to support LNER’s operational needs across the North of Scotland. The procurement, conducted under the competitive flexible procedure according to the Procurement Act 2023, is currently in the tender stage. The contract, valued at approximately £24,552,000, seeks the supply of Gas Oil to BS EN590 Diesel standards. Interested parties must express interest by 13th July 2026, aiming for a contract commencement on 1st November 2026, with a potential contract duration extending to 36 months if renewal options are exercised.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers experienced in large-scale fuel logistics and supply. Firms with proficient account management, customer support, and adherence to social value criteria will be well-suited for this procurement. The project involves a comprehensive evaluation, focusing on price competitiveness and quality logistics of supply, making it an attractive proposition for businesses that emphasize competitive pricing and operational efficiency. The competitive nature and substantial contract size present an advantageous opportunity for businesses to establish or bolster their presence in the rail industry supply chain.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Bulk Fuel Supplies for London North Eastern Railway Limited

Notice Description

London North Eastern Railway Limited (hereinafter LNER) is running this procurement for bulk fuel supplies for its Clayhills Depot in Aberdeen, which supports LNER's operational and engineering activities in the North of Scotland, under the competitive flexible procedure pursuant to sections 19 and 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated annual volume of product is 6,200,000 litres - Product Specification: Gas Oil to BS EN590 Diesel for use in UK Railway vehicles. Dyed for off road purposes. LNER is a long distance passenger train operator providing intercity services on the East Coast Main Line, connecting London King's Cross with destinations across Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. LNER has been publicly owned and operated by the Department for Transport's Operator of Last Resort since 24th June 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of DfT Operator Limited (DfTO). LNER operates within a public sector governance framework and works closely with its suppliers to deliver safe, reliable and value for money rail services. DFTO is committed to working closely with all aspects of the rail industry to ensure the continued provision of critical passenger rail services. FPA Consulting Limited (hereinafter referenced as FPA) has been employed by LNER to act as procurement consultant and advisor to LNER for this procurement. In the event of a contract award, the successful Bidder will enter into direct contract with LNER and not FPA. LNER proposes to enter into one contract with the successful Bidder for a 12-month period from 1st November 2026 with contract extension options for a further period of 12, months followed by 12 months giving a maximum potential period of 36 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b23f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055070-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£24,552,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,552,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FPA CONSULTING LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Mackworth & New Zealand
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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