Planning

Fuel Farm Operator

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 07:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Tees Valley Combined Authority is slated under the planning stage for a Fuel Farm Operator at Teesside International Airport. This opportunity falls within the air transport industry, specifically aircraft refuelling services, and is categorised as a services procurement using an open procedure. The contract spans the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with procurement activities based in the UKC1 region, United Kingdom. Although the procurement notice is projected to be published on 12th January 2026, interested parties should note the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, with a gross contract value of £3,600,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aviation fuel operations. As the procurement is open and above threshold, businesses in aircraft refuelling can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their operations in the Tees Valley region, enhancing regional aviation fuel infrastructure. The Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority, is committed to stimulating local business development through this procurement opportunity, making it a strategic fit for companies eager to bolster their presence and services in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Farm Operator

Notice Description

Teesside International Airport (TIAL) (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have a potential upcoming opportunity for a Fuel Farm Operator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022438-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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