Tender

GB-Plymouth: OPA 804 OFD Thanckes Street Light Cabling

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

12 Oct 2025 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for a project titled "GB-Plymouth: OPA 804 OFD Thanckes Street Light Cabling." This initiative focuses on the replacement of street light cables at the OFD Thanckes depot near Plymouth, with a specific classification under "Electrical wiring work" (CPV code 45311100). The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The project value is estimated to be between GBP 50,000 and GBP 100,000, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties should note the tender period deadline set for 21 November 2025, with the contract period anticipated to run from 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the electrical services industry. With a clear procurement path outlined and a competitive budget allocated, businesses involved in electrical wiring and infrastructure services can benefit from participating in this open tender. The tender's location in the South West provides an additional incentive for local businesses to compete, enhancing their portfolio through collaboration with a notable buyer like the Oil and Pipelines Agency. Interested businesses should prepare their proposals in alignment with the outlined criteria to maximise their chances of selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Plymouth: OPA 804 OFD Thanckes Street Light Cabling

Notice Description

To replace cables in the Street lighting at OFD Thanckes depot near Plymouth Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37cff399-a33f-4afa-84a6-e9acd868fa72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8021f778-dbf2-44bc-82f3-123245994327
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45311100 - Electrical wiring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY
Contact Name
Matthew Cooke
Contact Email
matthew.cooke@opa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07928525575

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1AP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

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