Notice Information
Notice Title
Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Barge and Road Tanker
Notice Description
Transport for London (TfL) seeks a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a safe, reliable, and compliant marine fuel delivery service for the Woolwich Ferry. The service comprises the supply and delivery of fuel by barge and road tanker to the Woolwich Ferry vessels at the North and South Woolwich terminals, ensuring continuity of ferry operations and business resilience. The Supplier shall carry out all fuel deliveries in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, Port of London Authority (PLA) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) requirements, and TfL policies and procedures, including environmental protection and pollution prevention obligations. The service includes the timely delivery of fuel, completion of all required documentation and reporting, and the implementation of appropriate safety, health, and environmental controls to protect personnel, assets, and the surrounding environment. The Woolwich Ferry operates daily and provides a vital cross-river transport service. The Supplier will be required to maintain a dependable fuel supply arrangement that supports the operational requirements of the ferry service throughout the contract term and any potential extension periods.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: TfL retains the right to extend the contract by up to a further 2years, at its discretion.
Planning Information
TfL invites interested suppliers to complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Please contact HemalPatel@tfl.gov.uk for a copy of the MSQ for completion. The deadline for MSQ submission is Monday 22nd June by 5pm. TfL reserves the right to run 1-2-1 sessions with suppliers who complete the MSQ to further explore and understand the responses provided.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b10f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076430-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
-
- CPV Codes
09134200 - Diesel fuel
09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2)
09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)
09134230 - Biodiesel
09134231 - Biodiesel (B20)
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £3,700,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £3,700,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Aug 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Jun 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- 2030-04-01
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- E20 1JN
- Post Town
- East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI41 Hackney and Newham
- Delivery Location
- TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Newham
- Electoral Ward
- Stratford Olympic Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Stratford and Bow
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076430-2026
11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055994-2026
15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054387-2026
9th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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