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SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - WC1996742- NDT TESTING OF PSD TANKS T3 & T6, AKROTIRI, CYPRUS

Ministry of Defence

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07 Aug 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for out-of-service inspection and repair of two petroleum storage depot tanks, T3 and T6, at Akrotiri Petroleum Supply Depot in Cyprus. The tanks will be handled one at a time. The work includes non-destructive examination and testing, grit blasting, recoating the tank bottoms and parts of the shell plates, and rectifying repairs identified through the testing. This is an industrial tank inspection, maintenance and refurbishment requirement, involving both specialist testing and mechanical or coating works. The procurement is classified under CPV 45111290. The stated project location is Akrotiri, Cyprus, within the British Forces’ estate.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a supply-chain competition using a pre-qualification questionnaire and expression-of-interest form, with electronic return required. Expressions of interest and completed PQQs were due by 31 August 2026 at 12:00 EET; the provisional invitation-to-tender date was 7 September 2026 and the tender return date was 12 October 2026. Contract award was scheduled for 4 January 2027, with work planned from 4 January to 19 July 2027. The published estimated value is £60,000,000, although the description states that the project currency is euros. The procurement is suitable for SMEs. The stated method is ‘Other’, with the PQQ and tender documents forming the basis for participation and evaluation.

This opportunity suits specialist industrial inspection and tank-maintenance contractors able to plan and deliver work safely on petroleum storage assets in a defence environment. Relevant capability includes non-destructive testing and examination of tank structures, inspection of welds or plates, grit blasting, protective coating application, and engineering repair or fabrication to rectify defects. Suppliers will need the capacity to take two tanks out of service and complete them sequentially, coordinating inspection, repair and recoating activities across the full delivery period. Firms with an integrated inspection, corrosion-control and tank-refurbishment operation are likely to be best placed, as are SMEs with experience managing complex industrial works and working at secure British Forces locations overseas. The requirement also offers scope for specialist testing, coating and repair subcontractors.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - WC1996742- NDT TESTING OF PSD TANKS T3 & T6, AKROTIRI, CYPRUS

Notice Description

The work described below will be undertaken for the two tanks one at a time: - Out of service inspection, including non-destructive examination and testing, grit blasting and recoating of the tank bottom and part of the shell plates - The rectification of any repairs identified following the NDT testing Location: Akrotiri Petroleum Supply Depot (PSD), CYPRUS The Provisional Key Tender dates for the project are as follows: - Expression of interest: 10/08/2026 - Expression of interest return: 31/08/2026 - Invitation to Tender: 07/09/2026 - Tender Return Date: 12/10/2026 - Contract award: 04/01/2027 - Commencement of work: 07/01/2027 - Completion of work: 19/07/2027 The currency of this project is Euro (EUR). The location of this project is Akrotiri, Cyprus (British Forces). Additional information: Any company wishing to participate in this tender should complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and the EOI form which are attached and return them electronically to the above email address by no later than 12:00 EET on 31/08/2026. For companies that have submitted a PQQ within the last 12 months, there is no requirement to re-submit it. They must provide the details of their last PQQ submission to guarantee inclusion on the invitation list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d80158d2-48e1-4e1d-99c1-e9f64f3ea025
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8712ef4c-b65d-4873-8462-3d70051920d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - OTHER
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111290 - Primary works for services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7ES
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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