Planning

705162453 - European Agency Fuel Cards

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 Nov 2022 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process with the title "705162453 - European Agency Fuel Cards" in the goods procurement category. The tender, worth £3,900,000 GBP, seeks to provide approximately 1649 fuel cards for use across Europe and associated services. The deadline for submitting responses to the Request For Information questions is 30th November 2022. The purpose of this procurement is to enable the purchase of fuel from commercial fuel stations in Europe, along with management services and innovative features like electric vehicle charging capabilities.

This tender issued by the Ministry of Defence presents a significant business opportunity for companies capable of providing fuel cards, management services, and innovative fuel purchase solutions. Businesses in the energy, automotive, and technology sectors may find this opportunity particularly relevant. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, offers potential for growth and collaboration, especially for companies offering advanced solutions in fuel card management and electric vehicle charging services within the European market.

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Notice Title

705162453 - European Agency Fuel Cards

Notice Description

This is a requirement for the provision of approx. 1649 fuel cards to be used across Europe and associated services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for a purchasing method to enable the purchase of fuel from commercial fuel stations in Europe. The Supplier is required to provide fuel cards that permit the purchase of only the following products: a. DIESO MT. DIESO MT is to be supplied to EN 590 latest issue or equivalent national specification b. ULGAS. ULGAS is to be supplied to EN 228 latest issue or equivalent national specification. c. NOx reduction agent. NOx reduction agent is to be supplied to ISO 22241 latest issue. d. Antifreeze. Additive for coolant fluid to improve cold weather performance e. Screen wash additive. Product to improve resistance to freezing for windscreen washer liquid f. Lubricants and other engine fluids. Engine oil and power steering fluid in quantities suitable for top up only. g. Electric Vehicle Charging. The next GSO vehicle fleet due 2026/2027 will be either PHEV (Petrol Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or EV (Fully Electric) to meet the MoD target of Net Zero by 2030. The fuel cards need to have the ability to pay for EV charging at German charging points. Additionally, there is also a requirement for a Management Service in which the Supplier can provide responses to Authority requests of the following natures; a. The issuing, replacement and renewal of cards. b. Enabling and disabling cards. c. UIN and address amendments. d. Invoicing queries A real-time Management Information system is also required to allow the Authority to perform the following tasks: a. Electronically (via an internet portal) allow the Authority to add a Unit Identity Number (UIN) to an on-line database to link an authorised Unit against the serial number. This would allow the Authority to accurately identify users and subsequently raise bills for fuel purchased. b. Provide an electronic facility that will allow the fuel card to be activated when issued to users and deactivated when withdrawn. c. Allow the Authority to set the limit in Euros, or the limit of the number of transactions per day (eg for when groups of vehicles are being refilled when in a military convoy), whilst remaining within the accepted and standard limits of the Supplier. d. Allow the Authority to set the PIN for the cards to purchase fuel. e. Allow the Authority to enter free-text (at least 500 characters) that would be linked to each authorised Unit in order to record the Unit point of contact details and any other relevant information. f. Allow the Authority to electronically terminate the ability to purchase fuel, should it be necessary (eg if a card is lost or stolen). g. Allow the Authority to store transaction records for up to 5 years to meet MOD financial requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033253-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.boxall101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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