Planning

Jet Fuel Storage Installation - UK1

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:03

Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a significant project titled "Jet Fuel Storage Installation - UK1" aimed at RAF Mildenhall. This construction work falls under the industry category of works, with an anticipated contract period from 14 May 2027 to 14 May 2031. The procurement process is initiated as a tender with an expected future notice date on 15 August 2026. The project's gross value stands at £62,400,000, encapsulating a net amount of £52,000,000. Located in Lichfield, United Kingdom, the authority is communicated through Jessica Lane at DIOComrcl-UIP@mod.gov.uk.

This procurement opportunity is set to establish a robust infrastructure for jet fuel storage, providing a considerable opening for businesses specialising in large scale construction projects. Companies with expertise in managing extensive construction undertakings, particularly those focused on defence infrastructure, will find this opportunity highly beneficial for business growth. The long-term nature of the contract provides a stable and predictable revenue stream, attractive to businesses equipped to handle multi-year projects. As the tender progresses, eligible businesses should prepare to engage when further details and tenders are announced in 2026.

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Notice Title

Jet Fuel Storage Installation - UK1

Notice Description

The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022502-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2027 - 14 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Jessica Lane
Contact Email
diocomrcl-uip@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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