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Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Barge and Road Tanker
Published value
£3,700,000
Submission deadline 8 Sept 2026, 13:00 BST
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Transport for London: "Woolwich Ferry Fuel Supply by Barge and Road Tanker". Published status: active. Published value: £3,700,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Sept 2026, 13:00 BST. Published submission portal: service.ariba.com.
| Contracting Authority | Transport for London | Scope & Categories | GOODS (1 lot) | Submission Window | 1d 10h left 8 Sept 2026, 13:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Legal Basis & Regime | 2023/54 · Open procedure · Above threshold | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £3,700,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Transport for London
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Transport for London. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
3.3Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
SAP (UK) LIMITEDTop vendor: 29.1% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 85 active published awards; 16 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| SAP (UK) LIMITED | 1 win | £6,700,000 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 1 win | £4,316,720 |
| CLARKE CHAPMAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 1 win | £1,831,032 |
| CADENT GAS LIMITED | 1 win | £1,594,000 |
| CLESHAR CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED | 1 win | £1,320,806 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityTransport for London | Procedure methodOpen procedure | Procurement categorygoods |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdYes | Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54 | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadline28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST | Electronic submissionallowed | Submission languagesen |
Published11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST | Last source update11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST | Recurring procurementYes |
ClassificationBiodiesel, Biodiesel (B20), Diesel fuel, Diesel fuel (0,2), Diesel fuel (EN 590), Transport services (excl. Waste transport) | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06b10f | ||
How to participate
Submission methodNot published | Electronic submissionallowed | Clarification deadline28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST |
Submission languagesen | Expression of interest deadlineNot published | E-Sourcing Portal |
Submission instructions TfL e-Tendering:
This procurement process is being conducted electronically on TfL's e-Tendering portal
SAP Ariba. Participation and Tender documentation will be available on this portal to all
interested Applicants.
The portal can be accessed via the following link:
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
Central Digital Platform:
As part of the participation, Applicants should also be registered on the Central Digital
Platform and have completed all the relevant registration questions. Further details can be
found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers
-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy steps-html
SAP Ariba Registration:
The following instructions explain TfL's e-Tendering portal and provide guidance on how
interested parties will be able to communicate with TfL in relation to this exercise.
(1) To register or to check if you are already registered to SAP Ariba, log on to
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw Interested parties must read the instructions
carefully before proceeding with registration.
(2) Once you have registered on SAP Ariba (or are already registered), you must also
register on TfL's SAP Ariba system through the following link
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL
Guidance on registering is available through the following link: here
https://content.tfl.gov.uk/supplier-registration.pdf
(3) Upon completion of steps 1 and/or 2, interested parties must inform
HemalPatel@tfl.gov.uk & AndrewKelleher@tfl.gov.uk with the following details:
- your organisation name as registered in SAP Ariba;
- your applicable supplier ID associated with TfL in SAP Ariba, in the form of SM Vendor
ID, or ERP ID, or AN ID, or ACM ID;
- your single point of contact registered on SAP Ariba; first name and surname;
- your email address registered with SAP Ariba; and
- your role in the organisation as registered with SAP Ariba;
Completion of these steps will enable TfL to invite interested parties to the sourcing event
in SAP Ariba to gain access to the procurement documents, allowing interested
Applicants to view documents and submit their Participation stage responses via SAP
Ariba.
Please contact Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk in the first instance should you
experience any problems with the portal for issues related to items 1 and 2 above.
Applicants must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration and are
advised to satisfy themselves that they understand all the requirements of the
procurement and terms of the contract and the rules of the procurement process before
submitting their participation and tender responses. | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £3,700,000
11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST - Status changed to active
11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST - Official notice release published
11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST - Submission deadline changed to 8 Sept 2026, 13:00 BST
11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST - Official notice release published
15 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST - Published value updated to £3,500,000
9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST - Status changed to planning
9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST - Official notice release published
9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST - Buyer information updated
9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST - Published tender amendment
Not publishedUpdating the required fuel type from Low-Sulphur Distillate Oil (LSDO) to Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD). Corrected the extension date(if needed) to 7th September 2030.
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactiveRenewalPublished value£3,700,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period1 Nov 2026, 00:00 GMT — 30 Oct 2028, 23:59 GMTEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalTfL retains the right to extend the contract by up to a further 2years, at its discretion.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
15 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST - Pipeline notice
9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST - Procedure published
11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST - engagement
22 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduledTfL 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. - Submission deadline
8 Sept 2026, 13:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Transport for London
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZDocuments (4)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:01 BST
- 15 Jun 2026, 09:35 BST
- 9 Jun 2026, 15:30 BST
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |