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17 Sep 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process managed by BIP Solutions Limited involves the project titled "GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T677 Faslane Berths 1 - 4 Drain Valve Replacement". This project falls under the construction work for oil pipelines category and is located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The procurement process, classified under an open procedure (below threshold), has reached the award stage with the award actively published on 17th September 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by the end of the same month, April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, as it is deemed suitable for these groups. The project involves specialised construction work, making it ideal for contractors with experience in repair and replacement works in the oil pipeline industry. With a contract valued at £38,765, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio and gain further recognition in this industry sector. The awarded supplier, N J Slee, an SME, exemplifies the potential accessibility of this contract to appropriately scaled businesses.

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Notice Title

GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T677 Faslane Berths 1 - 4 Drain Valve Replacement

Notice Description

Repair and replacement of drain valves on Jetty Berth 1 - 4 at Faslane 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d145923-1610-4d79-a0c2-eacec22eb9a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d992bf77-f671-4f18-bb23-8e6ee37d9159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231210 - Construction work for oil pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1AP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N J Slee

Further Information

Notice Documents

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