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title: "GB-Garelochhead: OPA/T217/16-1388 OFD Garelochhead Cable Containment"
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# GB-Garelochhead: OPA/T217/16-1388 OFD Garelochhead Cable Containment

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-401a58cc-f36e-4f42-9899-ee345c759351

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Garelochhead: OPA/T217/16-1388 OFD Garelochhead Cable Containment." This procurement, falling under the electrical engineering installation works category, is taking place in Garelochhead, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period will conclude on 4th May 2018. The value of the contract is set between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract period expected to start on 21st May 2018 and run until 21st September 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in electrical engineering and installation works to expand their business. Companies with expertise in implementing overfill protection systems, tank level measurement technology, and environmental monitoring solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The improvements required at the Garelochhead Oil Fuel Depot are essential for enhancing operational safety and efficiency, which could lead to further projects and collaborations in the industry.

## Notice

Garelochead is an Oil Fuel Depot - OFD operated by OPA on behalf of the Secretary of State and is part of the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS). It provides quality controlled F76 diesel fuel to local marine users. A hazard and risk analysis has revealed a need to improve the following at Garelochead OFD. a)Overfill Protection b)Tank Level Measurement c)Environmental Monitoring These improvements along with other needs provide input to future projects, within which new control room equipment located in the GLH administration building will communicate with new field devices in the plant areas via hard-wired and serial signal cable interconnections. In order to enable these projects, there is a need to establish cable routes between the administration building and assets located in field areas, typically RTW, Bilge Processing, Bunker Tank, Jetty, Faslane and White Oils Areas. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2567a768-ee0d-45d1-b8fd-dfedec177240 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2567a768-ee0d-45d1-b8fd-dfedec177240

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2567a768-ee0d-45d1-b8fd-dfedec177240
  5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Garelochhead:-OPA/T217/16-1388-OFD-Garelochhead-Cable-Containment/92R279WP5V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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