--- title: "Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2022-03-28" --- # Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers Buyer: BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d50eb27-7b9b-43ba-ba8a-b7e728c48e2d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves BlueLight Commercial seeking tenders for the "Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers". This initiative falls under the services category within the fuel and aviation industry, with a focus on maintaining fuel tank assets across various locations in England and Wales. The tender is currently at the active stage and must be submitted by 3 May 2022. The contract is slated to commence on 1 June 2022 and run until 31 May 2025, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000 and a total value of £350,000, procured through an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance and inspection services, particularly those specialising in aviation fuels and equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in preventative and remedial maintenance, as well as those capable of adhering to stringent aviation standards, would be ideally positioned to compete. The requirement for routine inspections and compliance with regulatory standards means that SMEs with the necessary technical skills and experience in the sector could leverage this opportunity for growth in public sector contracts. ## Notice This requirement is for both preventative and reactive maintenance of fuel tank assets. The preventative maintenance is for routine inspection and maintenance and any repairs arising from the routine visits to fuel farm installations and mobile bowsers at various NPAS bases in England and Wales. Maintenance and inspection of all fuel installations shall be in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority's CAP 748 (Aviation Fuels at Aerodromes) and all work undertaken will be to the prevailing addition of JIG 4 Fuel Quality Control and Operating Standards. The core requirement is for each fuel farm or bowser to have 2 inspections per annum at 6 monthly intervals and 1 complete tank clean every 3 years unless under advisement it is not required. At each routine inspection the following shall be undertaken: 1. Calibration of all fitted gauges to 0.05% +- 2. Hose inspection and pressure test 3. Filter inspection / change as appropriate (ensuring correct filters are used is FSII is present) 4. Visual tank inspection 5. Additive calibration where FSII is present 6. Inspection and function check on fuelling equipment 7. Inspection and report on interceptors if supplier is able to do so 8. Legally compliant collection and disposal of waste aviation fuel from time to time, if supplier is able to do so. 9. ATEX/DSEAR Electrical EICR Inspection and reporting yearly. 10. Provision of full certification for items 1-5 in triplicate and report findings as appropriate for items 6, 7 and 8. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c4c797-3632-40ca-82d3-b5f64c5aace5 | | 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 | 28 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6FG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 34223200 - Bowsers - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus - 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks - 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services - 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2022 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c4c797-3632-40ca-82d3-b5f64c5aace5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c4c797-3632-40ca-82d3-b5f64c5aace5 28th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44303&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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