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title: "706729453 - On Island Testing of Aviation Fuels for British Forces Cyprus"
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# 706729453 - On Island Testing of Aviation Fuels for British Forces Cyprus

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be813689-99ae-475f-8fc7-8ae04c86873e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "706729453 - On Island Testing of Aviation Fuels for British Forces Cyprus" in the services category. The procurement involves testing F-35 fuels from Ocean Tankers in Cyprus, requiring specific testing facilities. The tender, with a value of £200,000, is open for participation with a deadline for submission on 29th September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st October 2028.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in composition and purity testing and analysis services to compete for supplying aviation fuel testing services. Businesses with experience in this industry category and the necessary testing facilities in Cyprus are well-suited to pursue this procurement opportunity. The Ministry of Defence, based in England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process at the planning stage.

## Notice

Testing of F-35 fuels from Ocean Tankers. It is expected that and estimated 53 x 3 litre aviation fuel samples for B2 Analysis and 82 x 3 litre aviation fuels samples for Upper, Middle and Lower Testing per annum will be required. Tenderers must have a Republic of Cyprus testing facility. Full details and tender documents can be found on the Defence Sourcing Portal www.contracts.mod.uk. by searching reference number 706729453

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5b8445-2ebf-4091-9f7a-faf4f87e064d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | EPISKOPI GARRISON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5b8445-2ebf-4091-9f7a-faf4f87e064d
- 30 Aug 2023 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5b8445-2ebf-4091-9f7a-faf4f87e064d
- 30 Aug 2023 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5b8445-2ebf-4091-9f7a-faf4f87e064d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5b8445-2ebf-4091-9f7a-faf4f87e064d
  30th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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