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title: "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND"
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# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e44128-be3f-4dd3-8d80-a261cadeb928

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF FUELS WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUDING NORTHERN IRELAND." This procurement relates to the transportation of various fuel types, mainly aviation fuels, and is classified under the road transport services industry category. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit responses is set for 13:00 on 6th March 2018. The procurement will take place in locations across the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the management and contract of Defence Fuel contracts at MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for transport and logistics companies specialising in fuel distribution. Businesses that operate fuel-tanker trucks and have experience with road transport services will be well-suited to compete in this process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement may open avenues for collaboration and new contracts within the defence sector, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities and market presence.

## Notice

Request For Information (RFI) - The Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme (DFAP) is an organisation based at MoD Abbeywood in Bristol. It is responsible for the project management and contract management of a variety of Defence Fuel contracts. A requirement will arise at the end 2018 for the provision of a Road Loading contract to transport a variety of fuel types (mainly aviation) around the UK by road. Full details, instructions and Information can be found in attached REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - DEFENCE FUELS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME - Road Loading - The provision of transport services for the movement of fuels within the UK excluding Northern Ireland. To respond to this RFI please complete the attached questions in full and return electronically via e-mail (DESCommodities-Comrcl-Fuel@mod.gov.uk) no later than 13:00 6th March 2018. Responses will be acknowledged electronically by return e-mail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3585826-6542-4730-a73e-63e3145c938d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL MOD ABBEY WOOD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3585826-6542-4730-a73e-63e3145c938d
- 21 Feb 2018 at 12:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3585826-6542-4730-a73e-63e3145c938d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3585826-6542-4730-a73e-63e3145c938d
  21st February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7bdc72e-3602-411f-b275-338c02e67e5b
  Road Loading RFI

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