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title: "Spares Inclusive Upkeep: In-service Support for Testing of Marine Fuels and Lubricants, including Provision and Refurbishment of Fuels and Lubricant Test Kits"
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# Spares Inclusive Upkeep: In-service Support for Testing of Marine Fuels and Lubricants, including Provision and Refurbishment of Fuels and Lubricant Test Kits

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d970ee6-83dd-4698-9459-dce9257df2cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Other, seeking tenders for "Spares Inclusive Upkeep: In-service Support for Testing of Marine Fuels and Lubricants." This contract, valued at £9,071,000, falls under the fuels industry category and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was not specified, with the tender period ending on 12 July 2018 and the contract period commencing on 1 August 2018, running until 31 March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the testing, consultancy, and maritime services sectors. Specifically, companies that specialise in independent testing, technical assessment, and project management related to marine fuels and lubricants would be well-suited to compete. With an active contract now awarded to ITS Testing Services (UK) Limited, there may be future opportunities for subcontracting or collaboration on related projects within this domain.

## Notice

Independent testing and technical assessment, reporting and consultancy on maritime fuels, lubricants and associated products (as scoped in DEF-Stan 01-5) on a world wide basis. Also includes Spectrographic Oil Analysis for diesel engine lubricating oil for RN Diesel engines and overall project and programme management activities associated with fuel and lubricant test kits. 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-MOD Abbey Wood South: Fuels.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4044bd96-3e07-4922-a0de-42d1aa9ff5e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,071,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,071,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER |
| Locality | MOD ABBEY WOOD SOUTH |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITS TESTING SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4044bd96-3e07-4922-a0de-42d1aa9ff5e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4044bd96-3e07-4922-a0de-42d1aa9ff5e8
  23rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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