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OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework

THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) has initiated a tender for the "OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework" project. This procurement process seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive inspections of bulk fuel storage tanks located across various Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) in the UK, which support Naval Command operations. The tender, published on 20th February 2025, falls under the technical inspection services of engineering structures industry category and adopts an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. The OPA, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, requires these inspections to ensure the tanks meet necessary standards and can be safely returned to service.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical inspections and maintenance of engineering structures. The contract's estimated value of £3,000,000 indicates substantial work with potential for ongoing partnerships. Companies with expertise in inspection techniques such as ultrasonic testing, internal lining examination, and detailed reporting will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Given the project's scale and the strategic importance of the military storage sites, successful contractors can expect high visibility and future opportunities within this domain. Interested businesses should demonstrate their ability to comply with stringent inspection schedules and safety standards, positioning themselves as credible partners to the OPA and the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework

Notice Description

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots (OFD's) in the UK owned by the MoD but operated and managed by OPA. The OFD's principle role is to receive, store and issue middle distillate fuels to support Naval Command. The two OFD's located in Southern England at Gosport and Thanckes support the adjacent HM Naval Bases namely Portsmouth and Devonport. The Scottish site at Garelochhead supports Faslane Naval Base, whilst OFD's at Loch Striven, Loch Ewe and Campbeltown provide bulk storage and regional support to visiting Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers and warships. All sites are supplied by sea. The requirement of this Procurement exercise is to procure a suitable Contractor to execute works required for bulk fuel tank inspections Inspection of the OFD storage tanks shall generally be time based at the recommended intervals, inspection of the vessels the primary means of confirming that a tank is for return to service, for a defined period of time. It allows the condition of the tank and its ancillaries to be assessed, measuring how they have performed under service conditions since the previous out of work inspection, and also detail the works necessary to bring the tank back to an acceptable condition to enable return to service. In summary the works are identified as: - Review of previous inspection reports/data, - Internal lining inspection (including visual and spark test), - Inspection of floor plates (scanned), - Ultrasonic testing of tank shell, - Inspection of all visible welds, - Visual inspection of tank roof and nozzles, - Provide a detailed report of the inspection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6e7181-a2fc-4a1f-9421-4b055a72410b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

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