---
title: "tfl_scp_002404_WF_Fuel Supply_by Barge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0415ed"
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published: "2023-11-09"
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# tfl_scp_002404_WF_Fuel Supply_by Barge

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0415ed

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a public procurement process titled "tfl_scp_002404_WF_Fuel Supply_by Barge" for the supply of Biodiesel. The procurement falls under the goods category and involves providing fuel supply via Bunker Barge to the Woolwich Ferries. The procurement method is selective, with a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ends on November 30, 2023, and the award period starts on December 7, 2023. The procurement is being carried out by TfL, with key contact details provided for Catherine Dilnot.

This tender by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the fuel supply industry, particularly those experienced in providing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel. Suppliers must register with SAP Ariba Business Network to participate in the tender process. The contract opportunity involves delivering fuel by barge to the vessels specifically built for this purpose at Woolwich Ferry. Interested suppliers must comply with the specifications outlined in the tender description to ensure alignment with current and future emissions regulations.

## Notice

The Woolwich Ferry (WF) is a free service established by Act of Parliament which is owned and operated by TfL. The WF has two terminals, one north of the river and one to the south. The WF operation provides a two-vessel service, other than at weekends and on public holidays when a one-vessel service runs. Each ferry vessel has capacity for the equivalent of 12 maximum road-legal heavy goods vehicles, though a mix of private car, light goods and heavy goods vehicles use the service throughout the day. The ferries also have separate lounges for up to 150 pedestrian and cycle passengers on opposing sides of the vessel.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a competitive procurement for the award of a contract to a supplier for the provision of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel by Bunker Barge to the Woolwich Ferries. The contract award will be to a single supplier who fully demonstrates the ability and best commercial value to provide the fuel supply and delivery by barge and method, as and when Woolwich Ferry instruct this method of supply and delivery. The vessels were built to receive fuel easily by barge and the engines are built specifically to receive Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (10ppm). Currently TfL uses fuel grade 0.1% specified as ULSD (Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel) fuel To comply with the current and future emissions regulations Woolwich Ferry will be using the Hydrotreated vegetable oil or HVO and complies with the requirements of EN15940, which is now approved by the current OEM engine manufacturer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033147-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09134230 - Biodiesel

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033147-2023
- 6 Nov 2023 at 09:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032716-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sap.com
- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL

## Provenance

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