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Supply of Marine Gas Oil to the Torpoint Ferries

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2017 at 11:05

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19 Jul 2017 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cornwall Council for the supply of Marine Gas Oil to the Torpoint Ferries, a critical service that operates continuously between Torpoint in Cornwall and Plymouth in Devon. This open tender, classified under the CPV code for gas oils, has a total contract value of £960,000, with the tender period concluding on 4th September 2017. The contract period is set from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2022, covering operations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in fuel delivery and logistics, as well as companies adhering to Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract especially accessible, as the procurement is open and encourages competitive bids from compliant firms. With the high volume of traffic serviced by the ferries, successful bidders can expect sustained contracts during the operational period, strengthening their market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Marine Gas Oil to the Torpoint Ferries

Notice Description

The Torpoint Ferry service forms a vital link across the Tamar estuary between the town of Torpoint in Cornwall and the city of Plymouth in Devon. The crossing is jointly owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council who operate 3 chain ferries at the location. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with service provision varying from a 3 ferry service at peak times to a single ferry overnight. Current 2-way traffic volume is approximately 2.4 million vehicles and 800k pedestrians and cyclists per annum. The 3 ferries each use diesel engines fuelled by Marine Gas Oil (MGO) certified in accordance with Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requirements. The Marine Gas Oil (MGO), certified in accordance with MCA requirements (density of 0.8557 and sulphur content of

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b903c625-f1ce-484a-82ee-e36b235a5ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652add5b-355a-4d3f-8325-f58ce7e45b97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09134000 - Gas oils

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£862,380 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTAS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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