Tender: Supply and Delivery of B7 Diesel and BS EN 590 Gas Oil to Rail and Bus Depots – First Rail Holdings

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First Rail Holdings Ltd is seeking a supplier for the supply and delivery of fuel to depot locations for First Bus operating companies and First Greater Western Railway Ltd (GWR), with separate contracts for GWR and First Bus lots. Suppliers must support sustainability and carbon reduction goals and collaborate on trials and continuous improvement. GWR rail depots require Gas Oil to BS EN 590:2022 (or equivalent), sulphur free, dyed to HM Revenue & Customs requirements, with FAME content to EN14214 (or equivalent); bus depots require B7 Diesel meeting at minimum BS EN 590:2022 with FAME to EN14214 (or equivalent). Suppliers must deliver by bulk tanker, able to service weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, accept orders placed by First Bus Fleet Services, First Bus London, First Greater Western Railway and Ensignbus at mutually agreed intervals, and allow order placement or cancellation with 24–48 hours’ notice (cancellations expected to be infrequent). Deliveries may be supervised or unsupervised; drivers must undergo site safety briefings and comply with local PPE requirements. Suppliers are also expected to provide an out-of-hours on-call facility, nominate a day-to-day contract contact, attend periodic supply review meetings and report on agreed KPIs. Full estimated quantities by location are detailed within the PSQ.