--- title: "Woolwich Ferry Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2018-11-05" --- # Woolwich Ferry Service Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0.json) ## Summary Transport for London is currently in the planning stage for the Woolwich Ferry Service, an initiative in the transport equipment and services industry based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is designed to gauge market interest and feedback through an Early Market Engagement exercise, with an engagement end date set for 23rd November 2018. This process follows the expiration of the current contract in 2020, and the contract amount is estimated at £70 million for the operation of ferry services, the maintenance of two new hybrid vessels, and the leasing of property from London River Services Ltd. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in marine operations, maintenance of marine equipment, and auxiliary services related to transportation. Companies equipped to provide innovative solutions for eco-friendly transport, such as low-emission vessels, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers should register through the provided links to access the Market Sounding Questionnaire and share their insights on contract specifics. ## Notice TfL is undertaking an Early Market Engagement exercise via a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) to gauge interest and seek feedback from the market place for the operation of the Woolwich Ferry for when the current contract expires in 2020. The operation of the Woolwich Free Ferry (WFF) is a TfL statutory duty. Within TfL, responsibility for managing the operation of the Woolwich Ferry is delegated to London River Services Ltd (LRSL). Historically the service has operated with three vessels which are in the process of being replaced by two new hybrid low emission vessels. The contract will cover the operation of passenger and vehicle transport servicesand the maintenance of the two new ferries and associated infrastructure as well as lease of the land andproperty from LRSL. The MSQ can be accessed via ProContract at the below URL, where interested suppliers should also registertheir interest. The MSQ will seek views on a number of aspects including contract timescales, contractual terms, performance management and others as well as the gauging the general level of interest in this opportunity. If you have any questions regarding this PIN please contact us via the portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=852f41de-abde-e811-80ef-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f667e08a-efc0-40a3-b822-ab15f6351070 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Nov 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 5 Nov 2018 at 11:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f667e08a-efc0-40a3-b822-ab15f6351070 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f667e08a-efc0-40a3-b822-ab15f6351070 5th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=852f41de-abde-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=852f41de-abde-e811-80ef-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab30792-493e-4664-b0ca-70842581bfa0.json.