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title: "Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus"
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# Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8488f509-88a6-48ed-8f6b-973395727991

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process titled "Supply of Ground Fuels to British Forces Cyprus." This tender falls under the petroleum and distillates category, with a significant contract value of £7,845,915.51 GBP, and it will serve diverse locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage, with EKO Cyprus Ltd being the awarded supplier. Published on 24th October 2024, the tender was managed through an open procedure (above threshold), and concluded with the contract commencing on 2nd April 2025 and running until 1st April 2030. The tender closes on 25th November 2024, marking the end of the tendering period.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for business growth, specifically favouring large-scale suppliers capable of handling official-sensitive data and demonstrating robust security measures. The tender's nature requires specialised fuel supply services that meet specific British and European standards. Although ISO certifications like 9001 and 14001 are not mandatory, compliance with specific quality standards within the tender documents is vital. Companies equipped with the capacity to fulfil volumetric fuel requirements and manage international delivery logistics are well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Engaging in this process can solidify business relationships with the Ministry of Defence and expand operational footprints across multiple countries.

## Notice

There is an enduring requirement for the delivery of ground fuels throughout British Forces Cyprus (BFC) locations. - Bulk Automotive Diesel (MT Diesel) - General Purpose to BS EN 590:2013 specification standard of equivalent - Bulk Fuel Oils for Domestic & Industrial Engines and Boiler (Fuel Furnace Oil - Gas Oil) to BS 2869:2010 specification standard or European equivalent - (NATO F-35) Jet-A1 British MOD Def Stan 91-091 (or latest issue) for Jet-A1, and ASTM D1655-08A for Jet-A1 Requesting station locations and estimated annual volumetric requirements are held within the tender documents. As this requirement is listed as OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, suppliers must request access to the tender event on the Defence Sourcing Portal. Access can be requesting by emailing UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk. On requesting access suppliers must confirm that they have sufficient security measures in place to handle processing OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. The Cyber Risk Rating for this requirement is 'Very Low', Suppliers wishing to tender should submit their cyber returns as soon as possible in the tendering process and note any required actions following return of their cyber submission. Please note the PIN linked to this event highlighted the requirement for ISO's 9001 & 14001. These ISO's are not required to participate in this competition. Project specific standards are held within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b226e79-2229-424e-ac6a-86a2125a802c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,845,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,845,915 |
| 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 |
| Locality | C BLOCK, HQ BFC |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EKO CYPRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09130000 - Petroleum and distillates

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 15:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b226e79-2229-424e-ac6a-86a2125a802c
- 23 Apr 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b226e79-2229-424e-ac6a-86a2125a802c
- 24 Oct 2024 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e791496-cce5-430d-8ef9-d3e09e4f1aa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b226e79-2229-424e-ac6a-86a2125a802c
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e791496-cce5-430d-8ef9-d3e09e4f1aa1
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ea3e08b-f062-420d-9c7c-9dadbc59eed7
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

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