Woolwich Ferry - Fuel by Bunker Barge and Road Tanker

Concepts

• woolwich ferry
• biodiesel (B20)
• woolwich ferry - fuel
• ferry vessel
• fuel supply
• maximum road-legal
• bunker barge
• road tanker methods
• provision of fuel
• woolwich ferries

Location

LONDON

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a competitive procurement for the award of a contract to a supplier for the provision of Fuel by Bunker Barge and Road tanker 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 both the barge and road tanker methods, as and when Woolwich Ferry instruct either 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

Award Detail

Renewal Options

This contract is subject to renewal

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 09134231 - Biodiesel (B20)

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.