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Tank Cleaning Services Framework

THE OIL & PIPELINES AGENCY

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30 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is in the planning stage of procuring a Tank Cleaning Services Framework. This procurement involves providing tank cleaning and maintenance services across six Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) in the UK, primarily supporting Naval Commands. Locations include Gosport and Thanckes in Southern England, as well as sites in Scotland like Garelochhead, among others. The procurement method includes a framework agreement, with a projected contract period from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2029. Interested parties should note that further notice is expected by 11th July 2025. This contracting process falls under the defence and security category, with an estimated value of GBP 3,600,000 gross.

The framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tank cleaning, maintenance, and associated services. Companies adept in handling defence-related service contracts and capable of meeting the Scottish Standard SIS 055900 Class SA 1 for surface preparation will find this tender especially beneficial. The framework is well-suited for businesses with the capacity to manage complex and geographically dispersed service requirements. The involvement in a framework agreement could also offer ongoing collaboration opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing business profiles within public procurement sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tank Cleaning Services Framework

Notice Description

Description of procurement: The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots (OFD's) in the UK owned by the MoD but operated and managed by OPA. The OFD's principle role is to receive, store and issue middle distillate fuels to support Naval Command. The two OFD's located in Southern England at Gosport and Thanckes support the adjacent HM Naval Bases namely Portsmouth and Devonport. The Scottish site at Garelochhead supports Faslane Naval Base, whilst OFD's at Loch Striven, Loch Ewe and Campbeltown provide bulk storage and regional support to visiting Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers and warships. All sites are supplied by sea. The requirement of this Procurement exercise is to procure a suitable Contractor to execute works required for bulk fuel tank cleaning The Tank cleaning service provider shall be required to ensure that all internal surfaces should be free from all loose rust, scale, deposits, damaged coatings or cement wash. The level of preparation should be comparable to brush off blast cleaning according to Swedish Standard SIS 055900 Class SA 1. The services to be provided shall include, but limited to, the following: -- Water/Fuel Bottoms removal, -- Tank cleaning, -- Lead sampling, -- Tank hand over. To view this notice, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970300

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036204-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks

90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services

90913100 - Tank-cleaning 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
30 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2029 4-5 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
THE OIL & PIPELINES AGENCY
Contact Name
Ian Walker
Contact Email
ian.walker@opa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07710 854360

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1AP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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