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title: "OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework"
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# OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-320c1c3c-aa8a-4946-9ead-aa64f2337b53

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is currently seeking tenders for the "OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework," which falls within the professional services category for the oil industry. This procurement process is at the tender stage and involves an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th November 2020, and the resulting contract is expected to start on 5th January 2021, with a potential duration of four years, including an optional two-year extension. The total estimated value of this procurement is £4,000,000, and services will be delivered across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services related to the oil and pipelines sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide design, process support, consultancy, and competent staffing services may find this framework particularly advantageous, as it enables them to engage in multiple projects on an ad-hoc basis for the Oil and Pipelines Agency. Firms with experience in regulatory compliance and operational support for COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) sites will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The requirement of this Procurement is to procure a NEC3 Framework of Professional Service provide to provide services to the various activities associated with the Operation and Maintenance at the locations listed in the Instructions to Tenderers and supporting documents. This framework is to provide Ad-Hoc Design / Competent Staff / Process Support / Consultancy services to the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) on a per project basis, in order to allow OPA to fulfil its requirements as a COMAH Operator for Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) on behalf of the MoD. The framework contract term will operate for an initial 2 years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional 2 years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abe7f12-29f7-4916-ac7f-ac648e211514 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abe7f12-29f7-4916-ac7f-ac648e211514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abe7f12-29f7-4916-ac7f-ac648e211514
  25th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=535360300
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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