Award

DOEA/0069/003 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Inverness PSD July 2025 - June 2026

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 09:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves a tender for the supply and delivery of F-35 fuels into the Inverness PSD from July 2025 to June 2026. Categorised under the CPV code 09100000 for fuels, this procurement falls within the goods industry category. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and the procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has been completed, with the award status active as of 11 June 2025. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 11 June 2025 and the scheduled contract period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large suppliers, particularly those specialising in fuel supply. With a contract value of approximately £15.23 million, it offers substantial business growth potential. The procurement method suggests that the opportunity is best suited for suppliers comfortable with framework agreements. The awarded supplier is Vitol Aviation UK Ltd, a large-scale company, indicating the competitive nature and scale of businesses suitable for such contracts with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DOEA/0069/003 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Inverness PSD July 2025 - June 2026

Notice Description

This notice is only for transparency Additional information: This notice is only for transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f81c9c47-cf95-42eb-abde-716639c5545e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8d827f-5db1-48ee-9c66-7c061f933e7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,233,090 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,232,090 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITOL AVIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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