Tender

Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP

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Tender

07 May 2020 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), specifically the Defence Fuels Group, is seeking suppliers for the Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS). This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves sourcing multiple types of fuels, including aviation and marine fuels, for global operations, with a total contract value of approximately £800 million over a four-year framework. Interested businesses must submit their Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 10 June 2020. The framework will support various UK government departments and other public sector entities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for fuel suppliers, particularly those specialising in aviation, marine, and road diesel products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the inclusive procurement method adopted. Given the extensive range of fuel types required, businesses that can provide reliable fuel services and meet the diverse needs of the MOD will have a competitive advantage in this lucrative framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)

Notice Description

The Ministry Of Defence (MOD), as the Contracting Authority, has an ongoing requirement for of bulk fuels; aviation, marine, and marine aviation worldwide and potentially small volumes of ground fuels (outside of the UK) to support its routine and operational activities. (Ground fuels for the UK are NOT part of this requirement). A multi-supplier pan-government Framework Agreement is required to meet the Authority's requirement. The following fuel types are currently required, (however, additional fuel types may be required during the life of the framework agreement): F-34 (AVTUR-FSII) Turbine Fuel Aviation, Kerosene type with Fuel System Icing Inhibitor; F-35 (AVTUR) Turbine Fuel Aviation, Kerosene Type; F-44 (AVCAT-FSII) Turbine Fuel Aviation, High Flash type with Fuel System icing Inhibitor; F-54 (DIESO MT) Road Diesel; F-67 (ULGAS) Unleaded gasoline; F-76 (Fuel, Naval Distillate) Marine diesel; F-75 (Fuel Naval Distillate) Marine diesel. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years. Estimated total value is GBP 800m. Estimated annual value is GBP 200M. If you are interested in participating in the competition for this requirement, please complete the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) linked to this notice by the PQQ return date. PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE PQQ, PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE PQQ GUIDANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS DOCUMENT WHICH IS ATTACHED IN THE PQQ TOOL. The government departments detailed below are potential users of the framework, however any other UK government department, its Agencies, Trading Funds and Non Departmental Public Bodies, as well as the wider public sector (and any future successors to these organisations) may have a future requirement for use of this framework. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Fuels.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc23faa-de78-4f48-bd61-549a48a65a26
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels

09132100 - Unleaded petrol

09134200 - Diesel fuel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,281,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2024 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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