Scope
Description
This notice is issued in accordance with the transparency obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. Transport UK East Midlands is currently engaging Esso Petroleum Company Limited to provide Supply of Fuel & Delivery for Traction Purposes for use in UK Railway vehicles under the supplier's standard terms and conditions. The interim arrangement is in place while the final contract is being negotiated and formalised.
Contract 1. Interim Supply Arrangement
Supplier
Contract value
- £9,000,000 excluding VAT
- £10,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 21 October 2025
- Possible extension to 22 October 2025
- 3 days
Description of possible extension:
The interim arrangement is in place while the final contract is being negotiated and formalised.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09134000 - Gas oils
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
Incumbent supplier has gone into administration.
It is strictly necessary to have a supplier in place to deliver the goods to facilitate continued operation of critical national infrastructure.
Supplier
ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED
- Companies House: 00026538
Ermyn House, Ermyn Way
Leatherhead
KT228UX
United Kingdom
Email: eszter.kram@exxonmobil.com
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Interim Supply Arrangement
Contracting authority
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
- Companies House: 09860485
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJP-8287-BJGL
2nd Floor St Andrew's House
London
EC4A 3AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Private utility