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title: "Supply of Bulk Diesel to Chiltern Railways"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e65f"
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buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Supply of Bulk Diesel to Chiltern Railways

Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e65f

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## Summary

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is inviting tenders for the supply of bulk diesel in accordance with EN 590 specifications to its depots across England. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, has an estimated contract value of £15,000,000 and will cover the supply needs of Stourbridge Junction Depot, Aylesbury Depot, Wembley, and Banbury Maintenance Depot. The competitive procedure with negotiation requires electronic or written submissions by 25 March 2025, with the contract expected to start on 1 January 2026. This agreement will be valid for a minimum of 2.5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years at Chiltern Railway’s discretion. Prospective suppliers must comply with Chiltern's terms and conditions without substitutes to EN590 and must have appropriate insurances in place.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities to suppliers capable of providing large volumes of diesel fuel, approximately 18,300,000 litres per annum, to multiple locations across England. Businesses with existing refineries or fuel terminals in the UK, comprehensive geographical coverage, and established partnerships with haulage companies stand to benefit. The requirements include maintaining sufficient insurance, stock traceability and origin documentation, installing and managing telemetry technology for stock levels, and adhering strictly to EN590 standards. This contract is well-suited for suppliers with robust logistics, substantial supply and delivery capabilities, and the ability to support Chiltern Railways’ operational needs continuously.

## Notice

Chiltern Railways is seeking to establish a Supply Agreement for the supply of Bulk Diesel to Chiltern Railways Depots in accordance with EN 590 specifications. The Agreement will be on Chiltern's terms and conditions. There will be no guaranteed spend or volume for the duration of the contract. The bulk diesel is to be supplied to Chiltern's four depots and sites across England.

### Lot Information

Supply of Bulk Diesel to Chiltern Depots

* Potential suppliers must be in the business of supplying bulk diesel to Train businesses across England. * Must have their own refineries in the UK and/or have terminals that have full geographical coverage of Chiltern Railways Depots in England. * Have the capacity and capability to supply bulk diesel that conforms to specified EN590 standards to all Chiltern Railways Depots across England. A full list of delivery locations and requirements will be provided in the later stages of the selection process. * Have the ability to fix RTFO for a minimum of 2.5 years. * Be able to contract for a minimum of 2.5 years and an ability to extend for an additional 2 years at Chiltern's discretion. * Must have an existing agreement with a haulage company for bulk fuel distribution or owning a fleet of delivery vehicles. * Have the capacity and capability to supply approximately 18,300,000 litres of bulk diesel per annum via scheduled daily and weekly deliveries to Chiltern Railways Deports in England (Details and address to be provided at later stages of the process) * Must have all necessary licenses, accreditations, and competencies required to be able to supply Bulk Diesel with EN590. * Must have appropriate insurance in accordance with business standards for the delivery of Bulk Diesel. * Must have the ability to supply the volumes expected by Chiltern Railways on a daily basis to ensure the continued operation of their fleet of trains. * Must be able to provide supporting evidence detailing the traceability and origin of the supplied Bulk Diesel. * Must install and manage telemetry technology to efficiently manage stock levels and schedule deliveries. Suppliers who can meet all the above requirements and who pass Chiltern Railways' supplier due diligence checks will be invited to participate in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage via Market Dojo. Additional information: Suppliers who can meet all the requirements listed above can submit their intention to participate via email to both: Dubei@arrivatrains.co.uk and Ian.Norman@chilternrailways.couk

Options: 2 year extension at Chiltern's discretion

Renewal: 2-year extension at Chiltern's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley, TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006694-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk

## Provenance

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