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Supply & Delivery of 12,000m3 of F-35 to Cyprus

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 May 2026 at 10:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply and delivery of 12,000 cubic metres of F-35 fuel to Cyprus, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at approximately £11.19 million, was conducted through a call-off from a pre-existing framework agreement (GBFS2). This project, classified under the industry category of fossil fuels, specifically petroleum and distillates, is intended for operation by the Ministry of Defence in Cyprus. The procurement, which utilised a selective method, saw an increase in the order volume post-award from 10,000 cubic metres to 12,000 cubic metres to accommodate operational demands. The contract period spans from 18th April 2026 to 23rd May 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the petroleum supply chain, particularly those with the infrastructure and capacity to handle large-scale fuel deliveries. While the current award has been granted to Essar Oil (UK) Limited, a significant player in the fuel industry, upcoming or similar projects can provide competitive opportunities for both large and specialised fuel suppliers. Companies with experience in managing logistical demands and stringent delivery schedules for defence contracts would be well-positioned to seize such contracts, paving the way for business growth and diversification within the government procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of 12,000m3 of F-35 to Cyprus

Notice Description

Competition held via pre-existing framework agreement (GBFS2) for the supply of 12,000m3 of F-35 Fuel (Platts Code: PJAAV00) to Cyprus for use by Ministry of Defence. The order volume was increased from 10,000m3 to 12,000m3 post-award to meet operational demand via statutory DEFFORM-10B.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2481e1c-43da-489d-8fa5-939dee21636e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39141dd-250f-45da-a316-c3feb57ba3b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

09111300 - Fossil fuels

09130000 - Petroleum and distillates

09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,189,992 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,189,992 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 23 May 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ESSAR OIL (UK

Further Information

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