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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Feb 2018 at 13:00

Planning

21 Feb 2018 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND." This procurement relates to the transportation of various fuel types, mainly aviation fuels, and is classified under the road transport services industry category. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit responses is set for 13:00 on 6th March 2018. The procurement will take place in locations across the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the management and contract of Defence Fuel contracts at MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for transport and logistics companies specialising in fuel distribution. Businesses that operate fuel-tanker trucks and have experience with road transport services will be well-suited to compete in this process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement may open avenues for collaboration and new contracts within the defence sector, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities and market presence.

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Notice Title

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND

Notice Description

Request For Information (RFI) - The Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme (DFAP) is an organisation based at MoD Abbeywood in Bristol. It is responsible for the project management and contract management of a variety of Defence Fuel contracts. A requirement will arise at the end 2018 for the provision of a Road Loading contract to transport a variety of fuel types (mainly aviation) around the UK by road. Full details, instructions and Information can be found in attached REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - DEFENCE FUELS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME - Road Loading - The provision of transport services for the movement of fuels within the UK excluding Northern Ireland. To respond to this RFI please complete the attached questions in full and return electronically via e-mail (DESCommodities-Comrcl-Fuel@mod.gov.uk) no later than 13:00 6th March 2018. Responses will be acknowledged electronically by return e-mail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e44128-be3f-4dd3-8d80-a261cadeb928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3585826-6542-4730-a73e-63e3145c938d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL MOD ABBEY WOOD
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

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