Bulk Fuel Supply Contract for London North Eastern Railway's Aberdeen Depot

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) is seeking a supplier for bulk fuel supplies to support its Clayhills Depot in Aberdeen, which serves the company's operations and engineering activities across the North of Scotland. This is a competitive procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Key Details: Annual Volume: approximately 6.2 million litres. Product Required: Gas Oil to BS EN590 Diesel specification, dyed for off-road use in UK railway vehicles. Contract Terms: 12-month initial period commencing 1st April 2027, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods (maximum 36 months total). LNER Context: LNER is a long-distance passenger train operator providing intercity services on the East Coast Main Line, connecting London King's Cross to destinations across Yorkshire, the North East, and Scotland. The company has been publicly owned and operated by the Department for Transport's Operator of Last Resort since June 2018 and operates under a public sector governance framework. Procurement Support: FPA Consulting Limited is acting as LNER's procurement consultant; the successful bidder will contract directly with LNER, not with FPA. LNER is committed to sourcing safe, reliable, and value-for-money supplies from qualified suppliers within the rail industry.