Tender

Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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Tender

28 Mar 2022 at 08:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves BlueLight Commercial seeking tenders for the "Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers". This initiative falls under the services category within the fuel and aviation industry, with a focus on maintaining fuel tank assets across various locations in England and Wales. The tender is currently at the active stage and must be submitted by 3 May 2022. The contract is slated to commence on 1 June 2022 and run until 31 May 2025, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000 and a total value of £350,000, procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance and inspection services, particularly those specialising in aviation fuels and equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in preventative and remedial maintenance, as well as those capable of adhering to stringent aviation standards, would be ideally positioned to compete. The requirement for routine inspections and compliance with regulatory standards means that SMEs with the necessary technical skills and experience in the sector could leverage this opportunity for growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers

Notice Description

This requirement is for both preventative and reactive maintenance of fuel tank assets. The preventative maintenance is for routine inspection and maintenance and any repairs arising from the routine visits to fuel farm installations and mobile bowsers at various NPAS bases in England and Wales. Maintenance and inspection of all fuel installations shall be in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority's CAP 748 (Aviation Fuels at Aerodromes) and all work undertaken will be to the prevailing addition of JIG 4 Fuel Quality Control and Operating Standards. The core requirement is for each fuel farm or bowser to have 2 inspections per annum at 6 monthly intervals and 1 complete tank clean every 3 years unless under advisement it is not required. At each routine inspection the following shall be undertaken: 1. Calibration of all fitted gauges to 0.05% +- 2. Hose inspection and pressure test 3. Filter inspection / change as appropriate (ensuring correct filters are used is FSII is present) 4. Visual tank inspection 5. Additive calibration where FSII is present 6. Inspection and function check on fuelling equipment 7. Inspection and report on interceptors if supplier is able to do so 8. Legally compliant collection and disposal of waste aviation fuel from time to time, if supplier is able to do so. 9. ATEX/DSEAR Electrical EICR Inspection and reporting yearly. 10. Provision of full certification for items 1-5 in triplicate and report findings as appropriate for items 6, 7 and 8.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c4c797-3632-40ca-82d3-b5f64c5aace5
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

34223200 - Bowsers

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services

90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 years
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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Tracy O'Rourke
Contact Email
tracy.orourke@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929726421

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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