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Delivery and Supply of Fuel for our East region Train Care Centres

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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24 Jun 2026 at 16:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under the central government, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Delivery and Supply of Fuel for our East Region Train Care Centres". Based in York, UK, Northern Trains Limited initiated this tender under urgent conditions due to the insolvency of the previous supplier. This contract focuses on the supply of Red Diesel, falling under the industry category of fuels, with a geographic focus on various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE. The procurement method used was a direct award attributed to the urgent necessity to maintain essential railway operations. The contract, awarded to Essar Oil (UK) Limited, is scheduled to be signed by 7th July 2026, with the contract period running from then until the end of December 2027.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply chain of fuel, particularly those capable of meeting urgent requirements with logistical precision. Large-scale suppliers like Essar Oil (UK) Limited, which can offer stable and reliable delivery, are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The collaboration reinforces employment within these locales and boosts business profiles, positioning them as critical contributors to the maintenance and operation of the national rail infrastructure. Businesses with a strategic focus on infrastructure and transportation sectors should find such opportunities instrumental for growth and diversification in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery and Supply of Fuel for our East region Train Care Centres

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of marked Gas Oil, also referred to as Red Diesel, that complies with the requirements set out in BS EN590 to our East Region Train Care Centres

Procurement Information

Due to extreme and unavoidable urgency arising from the insolvency of the incumbent supplier. In the context of ongoing market volatility, NTL is required to enter into a formal contract with the Supplier, as it is strictly necessary to ensure the continued provision of goods essential to the safe and uninterrupted operation of critical national railway infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059600-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,938,980 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS 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 6JT
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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