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title: "002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025"
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published: "2025-06-11"
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# 002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8640d87c-16e8-421a-9bd2-eefa84af39f0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract titled "002 - Supply and delivery of F-35 into the Exolum Pipeline July 2025 - Dec 2025," as part of their procurement process within the fuels industry. This process utilised a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. Based in London, England, the tender was concluded with the contract period set to commence from 1st July 2025 and finish on 31st December 2025. The transaction is valued at £40,336,553.65 GBP, emphasising significant procurement activity in the United Kingdom. The industry category is classified under "Fuels" with the procurement stage recorded at the award phase, having the award date on 30th May 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in aviation fuel supply, akin to VITOL AVIATION UK LTD, the awarded supplier. Although the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs are not applicable, businesses with expertise in large-scale fuel delivery and logistics within the UK could leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence by establishing themselves as trusted suppliers in government contracts. This tender exemplifies the importance of adhering to government framework agreements to secure lucrative contracts in specialised industries.

## Notice

Contract DOEA 0069 002 - Under GBFS 2 - DOEA 0069 002

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc24a5c-aecb-4979-a592-9402a5f8f6e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,336,553 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,336,553 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITOL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc24a5c-aecb-4979-a592-9402a5f8f6e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc24a5c-aecb-4979-a592-9402a5f8f6e9
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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