Tender

715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Tender

26 Apr 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment and Support organisation located in Bristol, is seeking a provider for Tier 2 Oil Spill Response services at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth. This tender, within the services category, follows an open procurement method and is part of a 'light touch' special regime. The procurement process is active in the tender stage, inviting submissions until 28th May 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 15th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029. This opportunity is aimed at businesses specialising in environmental protection and surface water pollution monitoring or control services in the UK region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental protection and safety training services, with a focus on oil spill response capabilities. Companies that offer monitoring and control services for surface water pollution would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the strategic importance of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth and the requirement for 24/7 coverage, firms with experience in rapid response and coordination with authorities are encouraged to compete. The tender's structured approach offers potential value growth through long-term service provision, requiring electronic submissions via the Defence Sourcing Portal, catering to firms adept in technological solutions and secure communication with government bodies.

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Notice Title

715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence requires the 24/7/265 support of an Oil Spill Response Service Provider to ensure rapid access to a response capability in the event of a Tier 2 incident at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth, as stipulated by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulation 1998 and the 2015 amendments and Maritime and Coastguard Agency requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037804-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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