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title: "UKRI - FM19198 Drummed Aviation Fuel - RFP"
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# UKRI - FM19198 Drummed Aviation Fuel - RFP

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bef3bea5-e42b-4b65-9697-21d33ca78cb6

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "FM19198 Drummed Aviation Fuel - RFP" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey. This tender, classified under the industry category of Fuels, is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method followed is an open procedure above the specified threshold. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by the 16th of December 2019, with the contract period starting from 31st January 2020 and concluding on 3rd February 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £183,000.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in fuel supply, particularly those equipped to handle aviation fuel specifications. As the contracting authority is focused on securing drummed Jet A1+ fuel, suppliers with experience in compliance with MOD Defence Standards and those capable of managing logistics associated with hazardous material transport could find significant opportunities for growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the provisions for their inclusion in the bidding process.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 16th December 2019 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The British Antarctic Survey have a requirement to purchase Jet Aviation fuel. Fuel Specification 480 x filled drums of Jet A1+FSII (NATO code F-34, MOD Defence Standard 91-87.US MIL-DTL-83133, JP8) Drum Specification Fuel to be supplied in the following: UN approved 1A1/X 205 litre steel drums Tight Head Spiralon seamed drum Two body beads Fittings: 2" and 3/4" head tri-sure pre lacquered flanges and bungs with black nitrile washers Internally: Lacquered RDL 5/1 Externally: Body painted black with white ends Gauge: 1.20mm steel throughout Tested and marked Drums Marked as follows: All drums are to be marked with the appropriate signage for transportation and must include Hazard Class, UN Number, Batch Number, Size, Weight, Destination and Order Number Availability The drummed fuel must be available for UKRI collection (or request for delivery as detailed below) no later than February 3rd, 2020. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 8WU7TY94P5 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39494b82-768c-434c-b966-556f4f88343e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 3 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,396 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39494b82-768c-434c-b966-556f4f88343e
- 12 Nov 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3295c-a62e-4645-b343-596c72c13562

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39494b82-768c-434c-b966-556f4f88343e
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded3295c-a62e-4645-b343-596c72c13562
  12th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90e4ed8a-025d-4736-a98f-45f3b4c7db22
  FM19198 BAS Drummed Aviation Fuel Request for Proposal - RFP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fd268b0-5f41-46e4-8bc9-62221b1574ad
  FM19198 BAS Drummed Aviation Fuel Request for Proposal Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/013d600a-da2d-428b-b229-4a2ee0dee70f
  FM19198 AW4.1 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf900ad-b970-4cde-a437-222214714dda
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/986a9bb5-60b4-453b-8dd5-40614f942a40
  AW5.3 Price Schedule
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://delta-esourcing.com

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