--- title: "OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY" published: "2025-02-20" --- # OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4371ad8-cb42-420b-ac75-ec7f7a406fb7.json) ## Summary The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) has initiated a tender for the "OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework" project. This procurement process seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive inspections of bulk fuel storage tanks located across various Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) in the UK, which support Naval Command operations. The tender, published on 20th February 2025, falls under the technical inspection services of engineering structures industry category and adopts an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2029. The OPA, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, requires these inspections to ensure the tanks meet necessary standards and can be safely returned to service. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical inspections and maintenance of engineering structures. The contract's estimated value of £3,000,000 indicates substantial work with potential for ongoing partnerships. Companies with expertise in inspection techniques such as ultrasonic testing, internal lining examination, and detailed reporting will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Given the project's scale and the strategic importance of the military storage sites, successful contractors can expect high visibility and future opportunities within this domain. Interested businesses should demonstrate their ability to comply with stringent inspection schedules and safety standards, positioning themselves as credible partners to the OPA and the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots (OFD's) in the UK owned by the MoD but operated and managed by OPA. The OFD's principle role is to receive, store and issue middle distillate fuels to support Naval Command. The two OFD's located in Southern England at Gosport and Thanckes support the adjacent HM Naval Bases namely Portsmouth and Devonport. The Scottish site at Garelochhead supports Faslane Naval Base, whilst OFD's at Loch Striven, Loch Ewe and Campbeltown provide bulk storage and regional support to visiting Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers and warships. All sites are supplied by sea. The requirement of this Procurement exercise is to procure a suitable Contractor to execute works required for bulk fuel tank inspections Inspection of the OFD storage tanks shall generally be time based at the recommended intervals, inspection of the vessels the primary means of confirming that a tank is for return to service, for a defined period of time. It allows the condition of the tank and its ancillaries to be assessed, measuring how they have performed under service conditions since the previous out of work inspection, and also detail the works necessary to bring the tank back to an acceptable condition to enable return to service. In summary the works are identified as: - Review of previous inspection reports/data, - Internal lining inspection (including visual and spark test), - Inspection of floor plates (scanned), - Ultrasonic testing of tank shell, - Inspection of all visible welds, - Visual inspection of tank roof and nozzles, - Provide a detailed report of the inspection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6e7181-a2fc-4a1f-9421-4b055a72410b | | 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 | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | THE OIL AND PIPELINES 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 - 20 Feb 2025 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6e7181-a2fc-4a1f-9421-4b055a72410b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6e7181-a2fc-4a1f-9421-4b055a72410b 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Technical-inspection-services-of-engineering-structures./54MGYZYU74 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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