Tender

GB-Helensburgh: OPA T751 OFD Garelochhead (Faslane) pipeline inspection.

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is inviting tenders for the inspection of the fuel/oil pipeline at Garelochhead (Faslane) in Helensburgh, Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14th April 2025. This contract falls within the pipeline inspection services category (CPV 76600000). The open procedure procurement method is being utilised, and the contract period is set to commence on 30th April 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2025. The minimum and maximum values of the contract are £100,000 and £500,000 respectively.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in pipeline inspection services are encouraged to participate, as the contract's requirements align with their capabilities and can help them secure a stable revenue stream and enhance their portfolio. The tender process is competitive, ensuring that only those meeting the specified criteria will be selected, which provides a fair chance for capable businesses to grow and demonstrate their proficiency in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Helensburgh: OPA T751 OFD Garelochhead (Faslane) pipeline inspection.

Notice Description

Fuel/Oil Pipeline Inspection 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9f4342f-9012-4304-895e-342ec5990555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7928827c-0bde-44d9-9fd6-e689f6a3f9f5
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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY
Contact Name
Matthew Cooke
Contact Email
matthew.cooke@oilandpipelines.com
Contact Phone
07928525575

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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