How to win: Supply and Delivery of AdBlue/ PS0025

About this contract

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.

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