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title: "DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise"
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# DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUEL ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (DFAP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a90fb57-fe1f-4fca-a0fb-218ab7c55f17

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment Defence Fuel Acquisition Programme (DFAP), is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise." This procurement process, categorised under goods, focuses on the provision of diesel fuel (DIESEL MT, NATO Code F-54) compliant with BS EN 590, necessary for military exercises. The contract period is from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with the tender period concluding on 16th February 2021. The delivery will occur in the West Midlands, UK, and the total value of the contract is £1,300,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the fuel supply industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the standards for military-grade fuel delivery. Companies capable of ensuring secure, accessible, and environmentally protected delivery sites are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this public procurement process can enable businesses to establish long-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence and expand their market presence in the defence sector.

## Notice

The Authority requires Diesel fuel (DIESO MT (NATO Code F-54) complying with BS EN 590 (latest issue)) to be supplied into the Authority's Bulk Fuel Carrying Vehicles (BFCVs) or Deployable Bulk Fuel Installations (DBFIs) in order to provide fuel support to military exercises. It is anticipated that the requirement for filling the Authority's vehicles will be met by the Supplier's vehicles delivering fuel directly into the Authority's vehicles at a site that offers suitable security, accessibility and environmental protection. The DPBIs will be located in purpose built areas on military training areas. 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: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb086e72-cd7c-4ab5-a5cc-9a58893475a9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUEL ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (DFAP) |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb086e72-cd7c-4ab5-a5cc-9a58893475a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb086e72-cd7c-4ab5-a5cc-9a58893475a9
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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