---
title: "Delivery and Supply of Fuel - East Depots"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Delivery and Supply of Fuel - East Depots

Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593c8

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## Summary

Transpennine Trains Limited, based in Manchester, has engaged in a procurement process for the delivery and supply of fuel to its East Depots, with a focus on marked Gas Oil that adheres to BS EN590 standards. The procurement, which falls under the utilities special regime, has proceeded through a direct award method due to the urgency following the incumbent supplier's administration. This stage of the procurement process is in the award phase, with the contract already signed on 10 March 2026, covering the period from 11 March 2026 to 9 March 2027, and potentially extending up to 9 March 2029. Essar Oil (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, ensuring continuity of supply crucial to national railway infrastructure, with a total contract value of £7,095,604.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the fuel supply sector, particularly those specialising in diesel and vehicle refuelling services. The contract provides a stable and long-term engagement with a public undertaking, making it particularly attractive for large-scale suppliers capable of managing high-value and strategically critical contracts. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in servicing significant infrastructures are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, potentially leading to extensive business growth and increased market presence.

## Notice

The principal scope of this procurement activity is for supply and delivery of marked Gas Oil, also referred to as Red Diesel, that complies with the requirements set out in BS EN590.

### Procurement Information

Incumbent supplier has gone into administration. It is strictly necessary to have a supplier in place to deliver the goods to facilitate continued operation of critical national railway infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032426-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,095,604 |
| Contracts value | £7,095,604 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSAR OIL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels
- 09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032426-2026
- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054329-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053783-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032426-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054329-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053783-2025
  4th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14554

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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