--- title: "Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Bunker Barge tfl_scp_002272" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2022-03-23" --- # Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Bunker Barge tfl_scp_002272 Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39ea525d-033d-4126-b384-da2b88cdaef9.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d75d84e-737d-49bf-8d8c-74b2fd6c3b9b | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 East London | | Postcode | SE1 8NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### 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 ## Release History - 23 Mar 2022 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d75d84e-737d-49bf-8d8c-74b2fd6c3b9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d75d84e-737d-49bf-8d8c-74b2fd6c3b9b 23rd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.proactis.com/Support - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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