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Defence Standards Review 2026-2031

OEA TEAM

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23 Feb 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Defence Standards Review 2026-2031" was conducted by the OEA Team, a section of the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" and had reached the 'Award' stage as of 23rd February 2026. The process aimed to secure technical support services to evaluate and review Defence Standards for Fuels, Lubricants, and Associated Products. The procurement method utilised was 'selective' and executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to ITS Testing Services (UK) Ltd for a value of £832,700. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of technical services related to defence and petroleum products, specifically those with a focus on standards evaluation and capture. Companies that demonstrate expertise in the energy sector and hold similar framework agreements are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. While large enterprises like ITS Testing Services have successfully secured the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also compete effectively due to the suitability criteria favouring SMEs in this procurement. Such involvement could lead to business expansion, enhanced industry reputation, and long-term partnership prospects with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Defence Standards Review 2026-2031

Notice Description

Provision of external technical support to evaluate, review, and capture the MOD requirement for individual Fuels, Lubricants and Associated products (FLAP) in the form of Defence Standards (DEFSTAN) and AFS/ DTD standards owned by OEA. Such standards inform the Technical statement of requirement for procurement of such products by MOD delivery partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49300af7-8008-440c-afd5-0d91e80dc91c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01f8207-e87a-40e9-8e30-d19594141a39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£832,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£832,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OEA TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITS TESTING SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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