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title: "OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework"
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buyer: "THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY"
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# OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93145665-7252-46bd-928b-1d2957471276

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking tenders for the "OPA T345/0000 Professional Services Framework," which falls under the category of professional services for the oil industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is offering a framework contract valued at £4,000,000. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2021 and extends until 4th January 2025, with the possibility of a two-year extension at the Agency's discretion. The tender period officially concluded on 30th November 2020, and services will be provided across various locations, including the UK and British Oversea Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in professional services tailored to the oil sector, including design, consultancy, and operational support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in these areas may find this a suitable opportunity to enhance their portfolio and capabilities in providing essential services to the Oil and Pipelines Agency, thus supporting its operational requirements as a COMAH Operator for Oil Fuel Depots on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The requirement of this Procurement is to procure a NEC3 Framework of Professional Service provide to provide services to the various activities associated with the Operation and Maintenance at the locations listed in the Instructions to Tenderers and supporting documents. This framework is to provide Ad-Hoc Design / Competent Staff / Process Support / Consultancy services to the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) on a per project basis, in order to allow OPA to fulfil its requirements as a COMAH Operator for Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) on behalf of the MoD. The framework contract term will operate for an initial 2 years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional 2 years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d974e6e-606d-448a-ab8e-12f4059d62b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d974e6e-606d-448a-ab8e-12f4059d62b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d974e6e-606d-448a-ab8e-12f4059d62b5
  14th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=559420927
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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