How to Request an EN590 Diesel Supply Quote

To request an EN590 diesel supply quote, provide your company details, required specification, quantity and unit, destination, preferred delivery terms and delivery window. State whether you need a spot cargo or recurring monthly supply.

A complete request helps a supplier assess your requirement and identify the information needed for a commercial discussion. For importers, distributors, trading companies and industrial procurement teams, it also makes quotations easier to compare.

Use the checklist and email template below to prepare your inquiry, or submit your EN590 purchase requirement to ORION-T LTD for review.

Information to include in an EN590 diesel quote request

Your request for quotation, or RFQ, should explain what you need, where it must be delivered and when. If a detail is undecided, identify it as a point for discussion.

Confirm the specification before comparing quotes

“EN590 10ppm diesel” is a useful description, but a sulfur limit alone does not define a complete product specification. EN590 covers requirements and test methods for automotive diesel; identify the applicable edition and attach the specification required for your purchase. See BSI’s EN590 standard overview.

Your specification should establish relevant parameters and test methods, including sulfur, cetane, density, viscosity, flash point, FAME content, water, contamination and cold-flow requirements. Confirm any destination or seasonal requirements with your technical team.

Ask how the offered product and supporting quality documentation will be assessed against your requirement. Review our EN590 diesel supply page and EN590 specification guide for further context.

State the quantity, destination and delivery basis clearly

A request for “50,000 diesel monthly” leaves the unit, schedule and purchase duration unclear. Specify metric tonnes or another defined unit, shipment frequency, any quantity tolerance and whether the initial cargo differs from later deliveries.

For example: “EN590 diesel meeting the attached specification; 50,000 metric tonnes per month for a proposed 12-month period; destination and delivery window as stated below.” This illustrates RFQ wording and does not indicate Orion’s available quantities or contract terms.

Name the delivery location

Include the destination country and port or delivery point. Add the receiving terminal and relevant discharge restrictions if known. For a loading-port purchase, state your preferred shipment location or ask the supplier to propose an option. Distinguish required arrival dates from required loading dates.

Clarify your preferred delivery terms

• FOB — Free On Board: the seller delivers on board the buyer-nominated vessel at the named shipment port.
• CFR — Cost and Freight: the seller arranges and pays freight to the named destination port.
• CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight: the seller arranges and pays freight and the required cargo insurance to the named destination port.

These rules apply to sea and inland waterway transport. Risk generally passes when the goods are on board at the shipment port. Under CFR and CIF, payment of transport costs to the destination does not mean risk remains with the seller until arrival. See ICC’s explanation of delivery and risk transfer.

State the named port and Incoterms® edition. The appropriate arrangement depends on the shipment and agreed contract. Review Orion’s petroleum supply terms before submitting your preferences.

What can affect an EN590 diesel quotation?

A bulk diesel quote needs a defined commercial basis. Ask suppliers to clarify:

• Product quality: the precise specification and how conformity will be established.
• Cargo and schedule: quantity, tolerance, shipment frequency and delivery window.
• Logistics: loading location, destination, freight and insurance where applicable.
• Inspection and documentation: the agreed scope, location and cost allocation.
• Commercial terms: currency, payment arrangements and contractual conditions.
• Pricing basis: fixed or formula-based pricing, reference period and quotation validity where applicable.

Ask which costs are included and which remain for the buyer’s account. Adjust FOB and CIF offers to a comparable basis before assessing price differences.

Establish whether the response is a preliminary indication or a firm offer, and read its conditions. A price indication should not be treated as an allocation or confirmed supply commitment.

Copy-and-paste EN590 diesel RFQ template

Replace the bracketed fields with your details. Attach your specification sheet if available.

Use the initial inquiry to establish the purchasing requirement. Handle sensitive verification documents later through an agreed, appropriate channel.

Common mistakes that delay a useful quote

• Asking only for the “best price”: include specification, volume, destination and timing.
• Omitting units: state metric tonnes, litres or another unit. Clarify the measurement basis where volume units are used.
• Assuming identical specifications: provide the required quality sheet and ask how compliance will be assessed.
• Leaving the schedule unclear: separate initial cargo, recurring volume and proposed duration.
• Comparing different delivery bases: check freight, insurance, inspection and other cost responsibilities.
• Treating an indication as confirmed supply: review validity, conditions and availability wording.

What happens after you submit a requirement?

Orion’s published process starts with a purchasing requirement and a review of whether it can be serviced. Where applicable, specifications, availability and commercial terms are discussed, followed by relevant documentation and verification.

Be prepared to clarify missing details, confirm your specification and discuss delivery expectations. Documents and contractual steps depend on the transaction. Submitting an RFQ starts an assessment; it does not guarantee acceptance or supply. Learn more about ORION-T LTD.

Frequently asked questions

What information is needed for an EN590 diesel quote?

Provide company details, buyer role, specification, quantity and unit, destination, delivery terms and timing. Identify whether the purchase is spot or recurring.

Can I request recurring monthly supply?

Yes. Include monthly quantity, frequency, proposed duration and any different initial-cargo requirement. The supplier must assess whether the programme can be supported.

Do I need to specify a destination port?

For a destination-based marine quotation, identify the destination port. For a loading-port purchase, clarify the preferred shipment location and relevant onward requirements.

Is a sulfur limit of 10ppm a complete EN590 specification?

No. Sulfur is one quality parameter. Provide the applicable standard edition and full specification, including relevant destination and seasonal requirements.

Is a quotation confirmation of availability?

Read its wording. Availability may be conditional or require further confirmation. Ask about validity, conditions and contractual status.