--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fuels" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2026-03-19" --- # Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fuels Buyer: SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312.json) ## Summary The current tender involves the supply and delivery of bulk fuels to various locations across Scotland, initiated by ScotRail Trains Limited. ScotRail, operating as a central purchasing body, is seeking supply and delivery of approximately 35 million litres of Marked Gas Oil and 200,000 litres of Diesel under BS EN590 specifications for use in UK Railway vehicles and heating purposes. The procurement process, categorised under Railway services, is at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 23rd April 2026. The contracts are set to begin on 7th October 2026, and deliveries will be made to depots in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Tender submissions must be made electronically via ScotRail's Wax portal. This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses in the fuel supply industry, particularly those experienced with large-scale logistics and supply for railway services. Suitable candidates include businesses capable of handling substantial volumes and ensuring compliance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations for marked Gas Oil. The selective procurement method, including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) phase, allows suppliers to demonstrate their capability, leading to competition in the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) stage with five shortlisted candidates. Given the contract's estimated value of £25 million, companies with a robust operational framework and capacity for potential contract extensions stand to benefit considerably in terms of growth and market presence. Business entities with experience in regional delivery logistics within Scotland are positioned advantageously for this opportunity. ## Notice ScotRail Trains Ltd has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 35 million litres (approx.) of Marked Gas Oil to BS EN590 for use in UK Railway vehicles to 6 delivery locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow (3), Inverness and Perth and for the supply and delivery of 200,000 litres of Diesel to BS EN590 for heating purposes to 1 delivery location in Glasgow. Precise details of each delivery Lot together with any additional requirements will be contained within the PQQ/tender documents. The indicative contract commencement date is 7th October 2026. ### Lot Information Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Corkerhill Depot, Glasgow The supply and delivery of 4.0 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Cadder Yard, Glasgow The supply and delivery of 2.5 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12-months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months. Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Inverness Depot, Inverness The supply and delivery of 7.0 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Perth Depot, Perth The supply and delivery of 5.5 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months. Supply and Delivery of Diesel for Heating to Shields Depot, Glasgow The supply and delivery of 200,000 (Two hundred Thousand) litres (approx) per annum of Diesel for heating purposes to EN BS590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Haymarket Depot, Edinburgh The supply and delivery of 11.0 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months. Supply and Delivery of Marked Gas Oil to Eastfield Depot, Glasgow The supply and delivery of 4.0 million litres (approx) per annum of Gas Oil for use in UK Railway vehicles marked and dyed in accordance with HM Customs and Excise Regulations to BS EN590 commencing from an indicative start date of 7th October 2026. Options: 12-month initial term with the option to extend by an additional 12 months. Renewal: The contract term may be extended by an additional 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552056 | | Notice type | OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09100000 - Fuels - 09134000 - Gas oils ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552056 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552056 Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fuels - ScotRail Trains Ltd has a requirement for the supply and delivery of 35 million litres (approx.) of Marked Gas Oil to BS EN590 for use in UK Railway vehicles to 6 delivery locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow (3), Inverness and Perth and for the supply and delivery of 200,000 litres of Diesel to BS EN590 for heating purposes to 1 delivery location in Glasgow. Precise details of each delivery Lot together with any additional requirements will be contained within the PQQ/tender documents. The indicative contract commencement date is 7th October 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312 - https://scotrail.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815312.json.