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Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2025 at 15:23

Award Notice
Award

23 Apr 2025 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process titled "Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus." This tender falls under the petroleum and distillates category, with a significant contract value of £7,845,915.51 GBP, and it will serve diverse locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage, with EKO Cyprus Ltd being the awarded supplier. Published on 24th October 2024, the tender was managed through an open procedure (above threshold), and concluded with the contract commencing on 2nd April 2025 and running until 1st April 2030. The tender closes on 25th November 2024, marking the end of the tendering period.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for business growth, specifically favouring large-scale suppliers capable of handling official-sensitive data and demonstrating robust security measures. The tender's nature requires specialised fuel supply services that meet specific British and European standards. Although ISO certifications like 9001 and 14001 are not mandatory, compliance with specific quality standards within the tender documents is vital. Companies equipped with the capacity to fulfil volumetric fuel requirements and manage international delivery logistics are well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Engaging in this process can solidify business relationships with the Ministry of Defence and expand operational footprints across multiple countries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus

Notice Description

There is an enduring requirement for the delivery of ground fuels throughout British Forces Cyprus (BFC) locations. - Bulk Automotive Diesel (MT Diesel) - General Purpose to BS EN 590:2013 specification standard of equivalent - Bulk Fuel Oils for Domestic & Industrial Engines and Boiler (Fuel Furnace Oil - Gas Oil) to BS 2869:2010 specification standard or European equivalent - (NATO F-35) Jet-A1 British MOD Def Stan 91-091 (or latest issue) for Jet-A1, and ASTM D1655-08A for Jet-A1 Requesting station locations and estimated annual volumetric requirements are held within the tender documents. As this requirement is listed as OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, suppliers must request access to the tender event on the Defence Sourcing Portal. Access can be requesting by emailing UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk. On requesting access suppliers must confirm that they have sufficient security measures in place to handle processing OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. The Cyber Risk Rating for this requirement is 'Very Low', Suppliers wishing to tender should submit their cyber returns as soon as possible in the tendering process and note any required actions following return of their cyber submission. Please note the PIN linked to this event highlighted the requirement for ISO's 9001 & 14001. These ISO's are not required to participate in this competition. Project specific standards are held within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8488f509-88a6-48ed-8f6b-973395727991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b226e79-2229-424e-ac6a-86a2125a802c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09130000 - Petroleum and distillates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,845,915 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,845,915 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
C BLOCK, HQ BFC
Postcode
BF1 2AS
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

EKO CYPRUS

Further Information

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