Tender

OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning

OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking tenders for their project titled "OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning." This procurement involves the initial pre-inspection cleaning and post-repair final cleaning of four NATO tanks. The procurement process is managed under an open procedure, and the tender is currently at the 'tender' stage. The opportunity is classified under the industry category of tank-cleaning services, with delivery to be executed in the UK, specifically in the region identified as UKK41. The tender process is governed by legal framework 2023/54 and anticipates a budget of £400,000. Key dates include a submission deadline by 12:00 PM on 11th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for firms specialised in industrial cleaning services or possessing capabilities in handling large-scale cleaning operations of military installations. The procurement, open to SMEs, offers a lucrative prospect for businesses with economic and technical competence demonstrated in contract examples and competency matrices. Companies with experience in similar projects and a focus on both competitive pricing and quality delivery could stand a good chance in this process. The balanced award criteria, split evenly between price and quality considerations, also encourage businesses that can offer value for money without compromising on service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning

Notice Description

OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks initial pre-inspection cleaning and post repair final clean For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Tank-cleaning-services./3YJVY9HG2F To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3YJVY9HG2F

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061450
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY
Contact Name
Matthew Cooke
Contact Email
matthew.cooke@opa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07928525575

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
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Forton
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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