Tender

GB-Campbeltown: OPA T834 OFD Campbeltown Fuel Loading Option Study

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is currently engaging in a procurement process for the "GB-Campbeltown: OPA T834 OFD Campbeltown Fuel Loading Option Study". This tender is categorised under "Energy and related services" and is located in Campbeltown, Scotland. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a restricted procedure method, and the tender period closes on 10th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 30th April 2026 and extend until 31st August 2026. The tender aims to explore viable recommendations for the depot's fuel loading system, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy services or consultancy, particularly those located within or able to service the Scottish region. The procurement is selective, allowing qualified bidders to participate, which could facilitate business growth by aligning their capabilities with the OPA's needs for innovation and system optimisation. Companies with expertise in depot operations, fuel systems engineering, or related consultancy will find this tender well-suited to them, offering a chance to expand market presence and secure a valuable contract with a government agency.

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Notice Title

GB-Campbeltown: OPA T834 OFD Campbeltown Fuel Loading Option Study

Notice Description

OPA T834 OFD Campbeltown depot: to identify viable recommendations for the fuel loading system such that a well informed decision can be taken by the OPA on whether to retain and refurbish the existing Flow Boom Tower arrangement, or, install a new fuel loading system based on the (Quantifiable) information delivered by the options study. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7d047fc-6434-4adb-9435-a2595971e4ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/247331a6-95db-4abc-a46b-5729181cecf1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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