Planning

Analytical Testing Support RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 Jan 2025 at 17:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently at the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Analytical Testing Support RFI," aimed at the fuels industry category. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to ascertain market capability regarding quality assurance testing of fuels, lubricants, and associated products. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an engagement end date of 31st January 2025. The requirements apply to multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and other regions globally.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly within fuel testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses capable of conducting testing as per STANAG standards could position themselves to provide crucial services supporting the operational needs of the Defence Fuels Technical team. Companies meeting these criteria are well-suited to engage in future procurement activities that will be advertised following public procurement regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analytical Testing Support RFI

Notice Description

Request For Information (RFI) This RFI is an information gathering exercise, no further discussions with industry are planned at this stage however any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations on the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder. The Operational Energy Authority's - Defence Fuels Technical team have a requirement to ensure that products provisioned by the Authority are fit for purpose and will meet operational requirements, by conducting quality assurance testing of fuels, lubricants, and associated products . All routine testing is to be conducted in accordance with STANAG 3149 latest issue Type B2 testing, or STANAG 4714 latest issue, or as directed by the Operational Energy Authority (OEA). Test methods used must be in accordance with the relevant product specification unless authorised by the OEA in advance. The aim of this RFI is to ascertain whether there are any suppliers in the market that can provide the required fuel testing as indicated above and in the attached document. Please refer to attached MOD DSP RFI document for further details including how to respond. Additional information: Please refer to below link for further details including how to respond

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c97a11f-314c-443d-af4f-07b613e452c8
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
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

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8QW
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
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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