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title: "GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection"
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# GB-Argyll and Bute, PA23 7UL: OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection

Buyer: OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b310ae-ec9b-473f-8881-fe0216066b55

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking bids for a pipeline inspection project, titled "OPA T796 OFD Loch Striven Pipeline Inspection," located in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. This tender falls under the services category with a specific focus on pipeline inspection services (CPV code 76600000). As part of the tender process, interested parties should adhere to the prescribed criteria within the Tender Documents, including the WSE and API 570 standards. This procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, having a minimum value of GBP 25,000 and an estimated value of GBP 50,000. The tender period concludes on 9th October 2025, with the contract expected to run from 31st October 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This tender offers a potential growth opportunity for economic operators, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), given the emphasis on pipeline inspection services. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure maintenance and compliance with relevant inspection standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the engagement structured as an open procedure, it encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers, fostering competitive tendering. This could be a strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector infrastructure domain, especially those situated within or looking to enter the Scottish market.

## Notice

OPA T796 to carry out Inspection of the 20'' U.S Pipeline at OPA OFD Loch Striven in accordance with the WSE and API 570 Tender Documents. 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/6a13dccd-7fd3-45a4-afd0-57d4b32481a9 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Forton |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2025 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a13dccd-7fd3-45a4-afd0-57d4b32481a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a13dccd-7fd3-45a4-afd0-57d4b32481a9
  6th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Argyll-and-Bute,-PA23-7UL:-OPA-T796-OFD-Loch-Striven-Pipeline-Inspection/UB63HRSFJ7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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