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MGO - THV Patricia and THV Galatea - Asco

TRINITY HOUSE

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30 Apr 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Trinity House, a UK central government public authority, has reached the contract award stage for the provision of marine gas oil (MGO) for its vessels THV Patricia and THV Galatea. This procurement, operating under a limited competition method due to its sub-threshold nature, involves refuelling services and is categorised under goods related to marine patrol vessels. The contract covers services to be executed primarily in London and Aberdeen, UK, and spans from 6th April to 28th April 2026. The procurement was officially completed on 30th April 2026, following signatures from involved parties on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the shipping, maritime, and fuel distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in bunkering and refuelling services for government-operated vessels. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to the awarded supplier, ASCO, with a presence or logistical capabilities in the United Kingdom, especially in and around the key locations of London and Aberdeen, stand to gain from engaging in such procurement opportunities. The limited competition nature suggests that firms with niche expertise and a strategic advantage in marine oil supply might find these prospects particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in government contracting.

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Notice Title

MGO - THV Patricia and THV Galatea - Asco

Notice Description

MGO - THV Galatea - 7th April 2026 and 27th April 2026 MGO - THV Patricia - 6th April 2026 and 28th April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040138-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

63721100 - Bunkering services

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,860 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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