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title: "Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (BFFA)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2017-01-25"
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# Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (BFFA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3288c0e-f93a-4533-bf28-36ec1fdbbaff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has recently completed the procurement process for the Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (BFFA), a selective tender awarded to ten suppliers. The contract, valued at £1,085,000,000, aims to provide fuels and was officially initiated on 15 November 2016, with the contract period running until 13 January 2021. The tender was closed on 15 December 2015, and the delivery addresses span across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This framework presents significant opportunities for established businesses within the fuel supply industry, especially those capable of meeting the rigorous standards set by the Ministry of Defence. Companies like BP International, Certas Energy, and Shell UK have successfully participated, indicating a preference for large, experienced suppliers. Smaller or emerging businesses, while not eligible under the current framework, could explore similar opportunities in the future as new tenders arise or adjustments to current procurements are made.

## Notice

This framework agreement has been awarded to 10 Suppliers as detailed at Annex E of the Framework agreement attached, the contract for each supplier is the same as the redacted version attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb98b8b-d780-4272-87ef-7d70729050de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2017 - 13 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,085,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BP INTERNATIONAL; BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMTED; CERTAS ENERGY LIMITED T/A GULF AVIATION; CHEVRON ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS LIMTED ACTING THROUGH ITS BRANCH C; COMPANIA ESPANOLA DE PETROLEOS, S.A.U (CEPSA; KUWAIT PETROLEUM INTERNATIONAL AVIATION COMPANY (UK) LIMITED (KP; MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES; SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS; THE MAERSK; WORLD FUEL SERVICES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2017 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb98b8b-d780-4272-87ef-7d70729050de
- 22 Dec 2016 at 16:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb98b8b-d780-4272-87ef-7d70729050de
- 22 Dec 2016 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb98b8b-d780-4272-87ef-7d70729050de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb98b8b-d780-4272-87ef-7d70729050de
  25th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/134250db-f182-4b61-b549-7e8aa87cbccc
  Contract (Redacted)

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