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title: "Procurement of Bulk Fuel Supplies for London North Eastern Railway Limited"
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# Procurement of Bulk Fuel Supplies for London North Eastern Railway Limited

Buyer: LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1cc

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## Summary

The London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of bulk fuel supplies for its Clayhills Depot in Aberdeen. This procurement process, which is conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, is in the tender stage and is valued at approximately £17.67 million. The tender focuses on gas oil, specifically for use in UK railway vehicles, highlighting the main procurement category, which is goods. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 24th September 2026, with the anticipation that the contract will commence on 1st April 2027 and may extend for a total period of 36 months. LNER, operating as a public undertaking, invites interested parties to participate in the procurement process through a staged evaluation detailed extensively in the Invitation to Participate documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the fuel supply sector, especially those specializing in logistics and quality supply management, as the evaluation criteria prioritise these aspects. Companies offering robust account management and customer support services are also well-positioned to meet LNER's requirements. By engaging in this procurement, businesses have the chance to establish a relationship with a major player in the railway industry, potentially securing ongoing contracts. As the procedure is selective and involves negotiation stages, businesses that excel at presenting strong commercial propositions and competitive service offerings will find this a conducive environment for business growth.

## Notice

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 a 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 April 2027 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 term with the option to extend by up to an additional two 12-month periods (up to 36-months maximum).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,670,000 |
| Lots value | £17,670,000 |
| 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 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FPA CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Mackworth & New Zealand |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09134000 - Gas oils

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 15:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fpaconsulting.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-railpassenger-contracts
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lner.co.uk

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