Supply and Delivery of Bulk Fuel
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview KiwiRail Holdings Limited ("KiwiRail") invites external organisations to submit proposals for the supply and delivery of bulk fuel for its landside and marine operations. About KiwiRail purchases approximately 37 million litres per annum of diesel for its rail network, container terminals and refuelling of locomotives and generators across the North Island and South Island ("Landside Fuel"). KiwiRail also purchases approximately 22 million litres of marine gas oil per annum for its two Interislander ferries ("Marine Fuel"). The indicative total supply requirement is approximately 60 million litres per annum. Scope The scope includes: Supply and delivery of diesel ("Landside Fuel") for KiwiRail's rail network, container terminals, and refuelling of locomotives and generators across the North Island and South Island Supply and delivery of marine gas oil ("Marine Fuel") for KiwiRail's two Interislander ferries Enquiries Contact: Laurence David Jenner Email: laurence.jenner@kiwirail.co.nz Phone: 0278956133
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