Tender

GB-Plumley: OPA/T823 - Wireline Services

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Oil & Pipelines Agency (OPA) is overseeing the tender process titled "OPA/T823 - Wireline Services" as part of its ongoing procurement activities. The process, initiated on 28th April 2026, falls under the works category with a focus on well-testing services, classified under CPV 76470000. The tender, active at this stage, follows a restrictive procedure and invites bids from interested parties. Economic operators, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to submit their proposals by the deadline of 8th May 2026. The works are expected to commence on 31st July 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026, expanding opportunities across various regions including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses engaged in well-testing services, offering a contract valued between £50,000 and £100,000. With the procurement aiming to include SMEs, smaller enterprises focusing on wireline services or related well-testing activities might find this contract particularly viable. The contracting authority, the Oil & Pipelines Agency, situated in Gosport, UK, provides a specialised and focused business environment that could foster growth and diversification for companies eager to expand their market presence within the targeted regions. Businesses that can demonstrate adherence to the specified selection criteria will be well-positioned to compete in this selective procurement process.

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Notice Title

GB-Plumley: OPA/T823 - Wireline Services

Notice Description

The Oil & Pipelines Agency (OPA) invites you to submit a price for the works described in the accompanying works package documentation for Wireline Surveys 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/671eff30-96bc-429f-bbb8-a61aa71319b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

76470000 - Well-testing 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
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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