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title: "Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-285422c9-6e95-495c-b0d6-18a25de9f0f7"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IMOC, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP"
published: "2018-12-21"
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# Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IMOC, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285422c9-6e95-495c-b0d6-18a25de9f0f7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Fuels Group, is currently conducting a tender for the "Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)" which falls under the fuels industry. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a tender period ending on 15 November 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £1.5 billion, with a minimum value of £1 billion. This service will cater to various delivery addresses, including locations in the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, and the contract period will last from 15 November 2020 to 14 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the supply of fuels and related goods. Suppliers that can fulfil large-scale contracts and demonstrate capacity for international delivery would be ideally suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, indicating a potential for diverse bidders to engage in this lucrative procurement opportunity. Businesses that also have experience in logistics and supply chain management would find this contract particularly relevant.

## Notice

Fuels. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Fuels.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb571ce-8016-460c-8309-e1dbda068f5e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2020 - 14 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, IMOC, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb571ce-8016-460c-8309-e1dbda068f5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb571ce-8016-460c-8309-e1dbda068f5e
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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