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Supply and Delivery of AdBlue/ PS0025

Transport UK East Midlands Limited · Private utility

In brief

Transport UK East Midlands Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £596,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11am, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Quality 30%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around February 2029.

What the notice says

East Midlands Railway (EMR) requires the ongoing supply and delivery of AdBlue (AUS 32) to support the operation of diesel and bi mode rolling stock across all operational operations across Etches Park (Derby) and Cricklewood depots but other locations could be added throughout the lifetime of the contract. There are 2 x 15,000 litre bulk tanks (these tanks feed into one for extraction of AdBlue) at Etches park and a further 2,500 litre tank at Cricklewood which is used as a back up fuelling location. EMR may wish to also purchase tanks from you in the future The Contract will replace an existing arrangement and this contract award is intended for January 2027 to allow sufficient time for mobilisation and transition activities. The scope of the Contract includes bulk AdBlue supply, stock monitoring arrangements, and associated tank and site support where required. EMR may wish to purchase tanks from you on a future date , Pricing will be required but not evaluated The service is business critical. Any failure to maintain adequate AdBlue stock levels may result in fleet withdrawal, operational disruption, and non compliance with emissions requirements.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045096-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083677-2026

About the buyer

From notice 045096-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 May 2026, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.