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title: "DFFS/5072 Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (BFFA)"
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# DFFS/5072 Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement (BFFA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUELS AND FOOD SERVICES (DF&FS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d917f774-b729-4491-825a-89c2b8732c6e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK has initiated the procurement process for the "DFFS/5072 Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement" (BFFA), aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework for bulk aviation and marine fuels necessary for its operations worldwide. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £1,085,000,000 set for the period from 15 November 2016 to 14 November 2020. The tender covers various fuel types, including aviation turbine fuels and automotive gasoline, and is classified under the CPV category of "Unleaded petrol" along with additional classifications for fuels such as kerosene jet type fuels and diesel fuel. The award notice was published on 26 December 2016, and interested suppliers can register via the MOD's supplier portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large fuel suppliers and companies involved in the energy sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering aviation and marine fuels to global markets. Businesses that fit the criteria for supplying large volumes of fuels, including established firms in the oil and gas industry, are well-positioned to compete for this substantial framework agreement. The successful suppliers will play a crucial role in supporting the MOD's operational readiness, making this a vital procurement for firms specialising in fuel supply and logistics.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), as the Contracting Authority, has an ongoing requirement for bulk aviation and marine fuel in the UK and worldwide and potentially small volumes of ground fuels (outside of the UK) to support its routine and operational activities. A multi-supplier pan-government framework agreement is required to meet the Authority's requirement. The following fuel types are currently required, however, additional fuel types may be required during the life of the framework agreement: F-35 Aviation Turbine Fuel (Kerosene type) AVTUR; F-34 Aviation Turbine Fuel (Kerosene type) AVTUR Fuel Systems Icing Inhibitor (FSII); F-76 Fuel, Naval, Distillate; F-44 Aviation Turbine Fuel (High flash with FSII), AVCAT FSII; and potentially a small volume of F-54 Dieso - MT and F-67 Automotive Gasoline (Unleaded) ULGAS to overseas locations. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Fuels.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad69c1b-6f7c-49f0-87b5-71f5a3d69aaa |
| 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 | 26 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2016 - 14 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,085,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,085,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUELS AND FOOD SERVICES (DF&FS) |
| 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 | AIR BP; BP OIL INTERNATIONAL; CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED T/A GULF AVIATION; CHEVRON ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS LIMITED ACTING THROUGH ITS BRANCH; COMPANIA ESPANOLA DE PETROLEOS, S.A.U.; 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
- 09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels
- 09132100 - Unleaded petrol
- 09134200 - Diesel fuel

## Release History

- 26 Dec 2016 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad69c1b-6f7c-49f0-87b5-71f5a3d69aaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad69c1b-6f7c-49f0-87b5-71f5a3d69aaa
  26th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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