--- title: "Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL" published: "2022-05-31" --- # 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-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79e10d48-9a65-442d-b6b2-502a135ca8f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves BlueLight Commercial as the contracting authority, seeking services for the "Inspection, Preventative and Remedial Maintenance Service for the National Police Air Service Fuel Farm Installations and Bowsers." This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus, as well as aircraft refuelling services. The tender is currently in the active stage with the tender period set to close on 30 June 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 August 2025. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £500,000, and the services will be required at various NPAS bases across the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in fuel maintenance, aircraft services, and environmental compliance. Companies that provide comprehensive maintenance services for fuel installations, including inspections, repairs, and regulatory compliance, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method enables a wide range of service providers to participate, helping to foster competition and innovation within the industry. This contract may benefit larger firms capable of handling extensive service requirements, as well as businesses with specialised expertise in aviation fuel management and maintenance. ## 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/3cb67158-4f9e-436f-a0a3-da36f3d0ae79 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus - 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks - 63733000 - Aircraft refuelling services - 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services - 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb67158-4f9e-436f-a0a3-da36f3d0ae79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb67158-4f9e-436f-a0a3-da36f3d0ae79 31st May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47157&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91087 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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