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title: "GB-Aultbea: OFD Loch Ewe - Tanks 5 & 6 Refurbishsment - Preparation, Blasting & Lining"
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# GB-Aultbea: OFD Loch Ewe - Tanks 5 & 6 Refurbishsment - Preparation, Blasting & Lining

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce38fce1-993a-4854-8253-fec9d6729ca3

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency has recently awarded a contract for the refurbishment of Tanks 5 and 6 at Loch Ewe, valued at £548,450. This procurement, classified under the oil-storage tanks category, was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 11 February 2019 and conclude on 13 May 2019. The tender was officially closed on 14 January 2019, prior to the publication of the award notice on 4 February 2019, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in industrial coating services, construction works, and refurbishment projects. Enterprises that are small or medium-sized (SMEs) may find this contract suitable given the nature of the work involved. With the Oil and Pipelines Agency being a significant contracting authority in the UK, companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts should closely examine similar future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Tanks 5 & 6 Refurbishment - Preparation, Blasting & Lining - Tanks 5 & 6 are semi buried storage tank with one tank side access manway. The shell plates and floor plates are believed to be of lap weld construction. There are 89 roof support columns in this tank; the roof is of concrete and steel plate construction (TBC). There is no lining on either the floor or shell plates. There is a network of steam heating coils still present in the tank. 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/35d01e4e-854e-4c28-b977-5715a0592135 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 13 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £548,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £548,450 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDUSTRIAL COATING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d01e4e-854e-4c28-b977-5715a0592135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d01e4e-854e-4c28-b977-5715a0592135
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=374659916
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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