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Environmental Pollution Response Service Pipeline Notice (UK1)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, operating from Bristol under the Operational Energy Authority, has released a planned procurement notice for the Environmental Pollution Response Service (EPRS). This procurement process targets environmental services with a focus on pollution response at all MOD locations in the UK and overseas. An open procedure is being used for this service procurement, with an estimated contract value of £5 million. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude on 30th June 2031. Potential bidders should note that a notice update is planned for 4th November 2026. This environmental services project is currently in the planning stage and welcomes participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender holds significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in pollution control and spill response. Companies looking to expand into government contracts could benefit greatly from winning this tender, given its extensive scope covering multiple MOD locations globally. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting a favourable procurement environment for smaller enterprises. Organisations offering innovative and efficient spill response solutions or possessing robust capabilities to handle large-scale environmental incidents will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise, offering a pathway for substantial business growth and partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Environmental Pollution Response Service Pipeline Notice (UK1)

Notice Description

The Operational Energy Authority (OEA) is the responsible Authority for the provision of an Environmental Pollution Response Service (EPRS) for Defence, covering all MOD locations in the UK and overseas bases. All MOD units and agencies can demand the services of the EPRS contract whenever they have a spill of fuels, oils or lubricants that exceed the units own integral ability, and MOD's local ability to suitably respond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019570-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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