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title: "GB-UK: OPA/T610 OFD Garelochhead Inspection of Tank 8"
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# GB-UK: OPA/T610 OFD Garelochhead Inspection of Tank 8

Buyer: OIL AND PIPELINE AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd69eb47-98f1-4062-aae5-21dfba55808c

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipeline Agency has initiated a tender process for the GB-UK: OPA/T610 OFD Garelochhead Inspection of Tank 8. This procurement falls under the 'Technical inspection services of engineering structures' category. The tender deadline is 27th March 2024, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2024 to 1st July 2024. This open procedure tender is valued at GBP 500,000 and is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs).

This opportunity by the Oil and Pipeline Agency presents a chance for businesses interested in providing technical inspection services to secure a contract in the engineering structures industry in the specified locations. Companies specialising in tank inspection and using advanced technologies would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage at the moment is open, providing a window for interested firms to submit their proposals and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

The OPA have identified a requirement to re-inspect the storage Tank 8 at OFD Garelochhead. Tank 8 is a semi-buried, welded mild steel storage tank with a concrete roof supported by internal steel columns. The tank was designed and manufactured to a historic NATO specification, which borrowed elements from BS2654. The tank bottom and lower shell course is lined with an aged thick GRE liner. In addition to the usual tank inspection scope in line with OPA-ST-5101, EEMUA159/API653, for this scope of work the contractor will also be required to use the best technologies available to reliably scan through the GRE lining to inspect as much as possible. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b227e966-13f1-4516-a762-62ba29ff7ac1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | OIL AND PIPELINE AGENCY |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Forton |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b227e966-13f1-4516-a762-62ba29ff7ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b227e966-13f1-4516-a762-62ba29ff7ac1
  27th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-UK:-OPA/T610-OFD-Garelochhead-Inspection-of-Tank-8/42YNTKK52E
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