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title: "GB-London: OPA T287 Cape of Good Hope - Design for the removal of Oil from Underground Caverns"
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# GB-London: OPA T287 Cape of Good Hope - Design for the removal of Oil from Underground Caverns

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58395b68-1efc-49b5-a327-190c49d29d06

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "GB-London: OPA T287 Cape of Good Hope - Design for the removal of Oil from Underground Caverns". This tender is classified under the services category, specifically professional services for the oil industry. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th November 2019. The contract is intended for the design work necessary for the removal of crude oil from the Cape of Good Hope site, located in London, UK. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000 for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in environmentally and operationally critical services within the oil extraction sector. The project’s focus on the safe removal of oil from underground caverns indicates a need for expertise in environmental management, oil handling, and engineering design. Companies with experience in these areas would be well-suited to compete for this contract, positioning themselves for growth in a specialised sector that is increasingly prioritising sustainability and compliance with industry standards.

## Notice

Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) site consists of two caverns (approx. 500,000m3 total volume) situated 1km from the main site. These two caverns contain around 2500-3000m3 of crude oil and are rented from a local company. There is a requirement to remove the crude oil from CoGH and return the caverns back to the landlords to reduce the financial requirements of the OPA. Whilst CoGH is not a CoMAH establishment due to the volume of product stored, all standards, procedures and safety management processes are to reflect Relevant Good Practice. 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/ec9fed3b-d5e4-4fdb-a682-d3474ba67c11 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 16 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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
- 76210000 - Services incidental to oil extraction

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2019 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9fed3b-d5e4-4fdb-a682-d3474ba67c11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec9fed3b-d5e4-4fdb-a682-d3474ba67c11
  12th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-OPA-T287-Cape-of-Good-Hope---Design-for-the-removal-of-Oil-from-Underground-Caverns/W2333839QV
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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