Planning

Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 10:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority central to the UK government located in Bristol. The tender titled "Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1" falls under the services category related to operational infrastructure and utilities. It aims to deliver comprehensive support for the Joint Operational Fuels System equipment, ensuring continued through-life support of Government Furnished Assets. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a planned commencement on 31 August 2027 and completion by 31 August 2032. The anticipated notice date for further updates is 24 June 2025. This initiative aligns with the defence and security special regime and has a significant gross value estimated at £120 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft refuelling services, fuel pumps, and related operational support infrastructure. The contract's scope, involving equipment safety management, post-design services, and environmental containment, requires expertise in design and maintenance. SMEs are particularly suited for the opportunity given its criteria for participation. Companies skilled in equipment transition and supply chain management will find avenues for growth through long-term and potentially renewable contracts, offering a stable business development path within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Fuel Operation Systems - UK1

Notice Description

Operational Infrastructure - Utilities is to deliver a support service for the Joint Operational Fuels System equipment on behalf of the MOD. The main requirement is for continued through life support of provided Government Furnished Assets (GFA), however equipment lost through attrition will require to be replaced to upkeep availability. The expected service includes: Responsibility as Design Organisation; Management of Equipment Safety; Post Design Services; Through life support including maintenance a supply of spares; User Single Point of Contact; Equipment transition, Exit management and potentially CONDO support to operations. Supported equipment includes: fuel pumps, power packs, pipework, storage tanks (rubber and containerised tanks), filtration systems, fuel blending rigs, environmental containment and clean up equipment Link to previous PIN https://contracts.mod.uk/go/48561286018F581690D8 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f328d4-f6c0-4a32-9918-3e8bea1fd097

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034655-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

42122180 - Fuel pumps

63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Lisa Powell
Contact Email
lisa.powell102@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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