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06 May 2025 at 17:26

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06 May 2025 at 16:35

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21 Oct 2024 at 17:06

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21 Oct 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has initiated a significant procurement process titled "Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS) Framework Agreement (2)," a contract designed to handle the supply and delivery of an array of bulk fuel products, including various aviation and marine fuels. The procurement falls under the fuels industry category and is structured as a selective, restricted framework agreement, with a procurement category of goods. Covering global delivery locations such as UK Oil Fuel Depots, RAF Akrotiri, and more, the contract reached the award stage on 6th May 2025, with relevant announcements made in the preceding months. The framework agreement encompasses diverse methods of fuel delivery, including ocean and road tanker methods, ensuring versatile logistic operations tailored to geographically diverse customer needs.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for growth within the fuel supply industry, offering a substantial framework agreement valued at approximately GBP 1.359 billion. Given its global reach and comprehensive scope, businesses with robust logistical capabilities and technical competence in handling diverse fuel products can significantly benefit from being involved. The framework's focus on social value and technical ability highlights business potential for enterprises that prioritize environmental sustainability and innovative supply chain solutions, thereby creating an advantageous environment for suppliers in the aviation, marine, and energy sectors to offer competitive and value-adding solutions.

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Notice Title

711232454 (DOEA/0069) - Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS) Framework Agreement (2) (Contract Award Notice)

Notice Description

The Global Bulk Fuels Service 2 (GBFS2) (DOEA/0069 | 711232454) Project will replace the current Global Bulk Fuels Services Framework Agreement DFAP/0024. The requirement is for the supply and delivery of bulk fuels (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-35 blended with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); 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; F-18 (AVGAS) - Bulk Aviation Gasoline AVGAS 100LL & Packed Aviation Gasoline AVGAS 100LL Packed in 200 ltr drums; F-58 (KERO A) - Class C1 Kerosene. The bulk fuel will be delivered by numerous methods, dependant on location; in line transfer, Ocean Tanker (DDP - Delivery Duty Paid and FOB - Free on Board), road tanker, and potentially small volumes of ground fuels (outside of the UK) to support its routine and operational activities. (Ground fuels for general operational use within the UK are NOT part of this requirement). Locations included but not limited to; UK Oil Fuel Depots, British Forces South Atlantic Islands, RAF Akrotiri, Kenya and Souda Bay.

Lot Information

Lot 20

The Global Bulk Fuels Service 2 (GBFS2) Project will replace the current Global Bulk Fuels Services Framework Agreement DFAP/0024. The requirement is for the supply and delivery of bulk fuels (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-35 blended with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); 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; F-18 (AVGAS) - Bulk Aviation Gasoline AVGAS 100LL & Packed Aviation Gasoline AVGAS 100LL Packed in 200 ltr drums; F-58 (KERO A) - Class C1 Kerosene. The bulk fuel will be delivered by numerous methods, dependant on location; in line transfer, Ocean Tanker (DDP - Delivery Duty Paid and FOB - Free on Board), road tanker, and potentially small volumes of ground fuels (outside of the UK) to support its routine and operational activities. (Ground fuels for general operational use within the UK are NOT part of this requirement). Locations included but not limited to; UK Oil Fuel Depots, British Forces South Atlantic Islands, RAF Akrotiri, Kenya and Souda Bay.

Renewal: To be renewed every 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019234-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels

09132100 - Unleaded petrol

09134200 - Diesel fuel

09134210 - Diesel fuel (0,2)

09134220 - Diesel fuel (EN 590)

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,900,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£1,359,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,359,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
16
Supplier Names

Agility DSG UK Ltd

Associated Energy Group

BP International Limited

BP Oil International Limited

CEPSA

Essar Oil UK Limited

Ex Fis

Kuwait Petroleum International Aviation Company UK

LCC Group Limited

Monjasa Ltd CY

Motor Oil Hellas

Ramji Haribhai Devani Limited

Stonewin AG

UniOil Supply A/S

Vitol Aviation UK Ltd

World Fuels Services Europe Ltd

Further Information

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