Tender

GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

06 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking bids for a pipeline inspection project, titled "OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection," located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This tender falls under the services category with a specific focus on pipeline inspection services (CPV code 76600000). As part of the tender process, interested parties should adhere to the prescribed criteria within the Tender Documents, including the WSE and API 570 standards. This procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, having a minimum value of GBP 25,000 and an estimated value of GBP 50,000. The tender period concludes on 9th October 2025, with the contract expected to run from 31st October 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender offers a potential growth opportunity for economic operators, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), given the emphasis on pipeline inspection services. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure maintenance and compliance with relevant inspection standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the engagement structured as an open procedure, it encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers, fostering competitive tendering. This could be a strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector infrastructure domain, especially those situated within or looking to enter the Scottish market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection

Notice Description

OPA T796 to carry out Inspection of the 20'' U.S Pipeline at OPA OFD Loch Striven in accordance with the WSE and API 570 Tender Documents. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a13dccd-7fd3-45a4-afd0-57d4b32481a9
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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

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