Notice Information
Notice Title
Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)
Notice Description
Compliant and Ethical Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)
Planning Information
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI). Participation in this exercise: • Is voluntary • Will not be formally evaluated • Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement The Defence Recycling and Disposal Team would like to understand the industry options available for the following Compliant and Ethical Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL). The figures below provide an indication of throughput under the current contract and are intended to support suppliers in understanding the scale, consistency, and potential of the requirement. They are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute a commitment or guarantee of future volumes or demand. Based on a typical 12-month period, approximate activity levels are: • Total number of taskings: 560 • Total volume of POL (all types): 8,950,000 litres These volumes demonstrate a steady and sustained level of operational activity, providing a strong and reliable baseline for service delivery. The Authority anticipates an ongoing requirement of this nature and is seeking to establish a collaborative, long-term relationship with a supplier capable of supporting evolving operational needs. The contract offers opportunities for suppliers to add value through efficient delivery models, innovation, and continuous improvement, particularly in response to fluctuating demand and operational priorities. Suppliers are encouraged to propose flexible and scalable solutions that enhance resilience, optimise performance, and support future growth in the requirement. The Authority requires a Contractor (s) to provide a compliant, safe, and efficient service for the collection, transport, treatment, recovery, and disposal of Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) waste arising from: • Military land establishments (bases, depots, airfields) • Naval vessels (alongside, dockyard, and afloat operations where applicable) The service shall ensure full legal compliance, environmental protection, and minimal disruption to operational activities. The Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to: • Understand market capability and capacity • Identify compliant and innovative waste management solutions • Gather input on commercial models and delivery approaches • Inform a potential future procurement strategy Suppliers interested in participating in this RFI should: 1. Register via: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60619 2. Access the RFI documentation 3. Submit responses by: 16:00 on 1st July 2026. Clarification Questions by 16:00hrs on 23rd June 2026 to DESOD-DRDTContractRelet@mod.gov.uk The Authority intends to hold a supplier engagement event / open forum via teams following the RFI phase. • This event will be open to all interested suppliers, including those who did not respond to the RFI • Details will be communicated via email and/or future notice The Authority may share anonymised findings from the RFI to support transparency and equal access to information. Suppliers should clearly identify any commercially sensitive information in their responses. The Authority reserves the right to: • Amend or discontinue this engagement • Use information gathered to inform any future procurement • This notice is not a call for competition.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f7cc
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053300-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels
09132100 - Unleaded petrol
09134100 - Diesel oil
09134200 - Diesel fuel
09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents
79342000 - Marketing services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £14,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jul 20261 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 15 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2031 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
- DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053300-2026
5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052797-2026
4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083808-2025
17th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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