Award

002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract titled "002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025," as part of their procurement process within the fuels industry. This process utilised a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. Based in London, England, the tender was concluded with the contract period set to commence from 1st July 2025 and finish on 31st December 2025. The transaction is valued at £40,336,553.65 GBP, emphasising significant procurement activity in the United Kingdom. The industry category is classified under "Fuels" with the procurement stage recorded at the award phase, having the award date on 30th May 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in aviation fuel supply, akin to VITOL AVIATION UK LTD, the awarded supplier. Although the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs are not applicable, businesses with expertise in large-scale fuel delivery and logistics within the UK could leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence by establishing themselves as trusted suppliers in government contracts. This tender exemplifies the importance of adhering to government framework agreements to secure lucrative contracts in specialised industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025

Notice Description

Contract DOEA 0069 002 - Under GBFS 2 - DOEA 0069 002

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8640d87c-16e8-421a-9bd2-eefa84af39f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc24a5c-aecb-4979-a592-9402a5f8f6e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,336,553 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,336,553 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
Oliver Fenn
Contact Email
ukstratcom-defsp-oeacomrclfuel@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITOL AVIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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