Planning

Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Bunker Barge tfl_scp_002272

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 11:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the planning stage for the Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Bunker Barge contract, designated as tfl_scp_002272. This procurement process is aimed at suppliers of diesel fuel, specifically Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. The engagement end date for expressing interest is set for 8th April 2022. The contract is expected to commence in August 2022 and will likely last between 6 and 15 months. Suppliers will be required to deliver fuel via barge to the two vessels operating on the River Thames in London, as per operational constraints.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fuel supply, particularly those capable of delivering Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel by barge. Firms that possess the necessary licensing with the Port of London Authority would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities to engage in this process, especially those interested in establishing a long-term relationship with TfL for fuel delivery services. Interested parties should consider participating in this early market engagement to demonstrate their capabilities and express their interest in the upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Bunker Barge tfl_scp_002272

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to gauge interest and obtain feedback in relation to the Woolwich Ferry Bunker Barge Fuel Supply Contract, through an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. The primary focus is to better understand the market, supplier appetite, capacity and capability to continue supplying fuel to the Woolwich Ferry by bunker barge. This is not a call for competition but is an early market engagement exercise to enable TfL to better understand the market appetite, capacity and capability to supply fuel to the Woolwich Ferry by bunker barge. Due to operational and infrastructure constraints, ferry fuel must be supplied to the two vessels by barge. The vessels were built to receive fuel easily by barge and the engines are built specifically to receive Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (10ppm). The combined fuel consumption between the two vessels is within the range of 4,000 litres and 12,000 litres per week. This fluctuation is determined by service frequency and whether both vessels are in operation. Fuel delivery occurs outside of ferry service hours and requires delivery crews to connect the hoses to the ferry for fuel transfer. TfL envisages this contract will be with a single supplier and be in place from August 2022 for a duration between 6 months and 15 months. The supplier will need to be licensed with the Port of London Authority (PLA) to supply fuel on the River Thames, London. In parallel, TfL is exploring alternative fuelling arrangements for the future, such as to allow road-tanker delivery, however that will be the subject of its own PIN/procurement exercise. This notice is specifically for the purpose of establishing market interest for the provision of bunker barge fuel supply. Therefore, TfL would like to invite potential bidders to engage with us; to find out more about the opportunity and discuss the nature of this forthcoming procurement exercise. This notice is seeking potential bidders to express an interest and engage with us via the instructions provided in section IV, Complementary Information. TfL may invite interested suppliers to participate in the market engagement sessions following an expression of interest. Additional information: This notice is for information only and the information contained within it including the nature and scope of contract, durations and values is indicative, non-exhaustive and may be amended. TfL reserves the right to not proceed to tender, or may conduct a procurement process for the contract in whole, in part or not at all. TfL shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in expressing an interest or responding to this notice. To request the EOI, please contact DanielFarley@tfl.gov.uk. To express an interest in this opportunity, economic operators need to complete and submit a response to the EOI by the deadline date in Section IV.2.2. Please complete and submit the EOI reply form by email electronic copy to DanielFarley@tfl.gov.uk OR via the Portal Response option. Please note if using the portal response method, in order to express an interest you must register you interest for this opportunity via the ProContract System. Responses to this EOI need to be uploaded and attached as a message via the ProContract System. Bidders will need to be registered on the online e-tendering portal if that is the preferred method of reply. To register or to check if you are already registered, log on to https://procontract.due-north.com. Further instructions and guidance are included in the EOI Response Form. For further assistance on the E-tendering portal consult the online help, contact 'log a ticket' on the supplier support portal (http://www.proactis.com/Support) or send a message to TfL via the clarifications area on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d75d84e-737d-49bf-8d8c-74b2fd6c3b9b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09134100 - Diesel oil

09134200 - Diesel fuel

09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2)

09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)

09134230 - Biodiesel

09134232 - Biodiesel (B100)

09135110 - Low-sulphur combustible oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Daniel Farley
Contact Email
danielfarley@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2071264583

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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