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title: "GB-London: OPA T389 OFD Thanckes Tank Farm Underground Utilities Survey"
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buyer: "THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY"
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# GB-London: OPA T389 OFD Thanckes Tank Farm Underground Utilities Survey

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da6d7b90-587a-4ed1-bcbc-840c53fc7207

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## Summary

The Oil Fuel Depot (OFD) at Thanckes, Cornwall, managed by The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA), has cancelled its tender process for the Underground Utilities Survey due to requirement changes. This opportunity, initially valued at £50,000 GBP and categorised under Surveying services, was in the tender stage with a contract period from 28th January 2023 to 29th January 2023. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15th March 2021.

This cancelled tender, though no longer open, was considered suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). If the process had continued, it could have provided growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector interested in surveying services within the underground utilities field. Businesses that could have competed typically operate in the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 January 2023 for the following reason: Tender process has been cancelled after several delays due to changes in both the requirement and subsequent design. This requirement will not be re-tended in the future by the OPA, and no further correspondence will be entered into concerning this project.(Underground Utilities Survey (UUS) at the Oil Fuel Depot (OFD) at Thanckes, Cornwall. The depot is managed by the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA), who are responsible for operating, overseeing and managing the site on a day-to-day basis. The proposed survey is being undertaken as part of the 'Thanckes Sustainment Project.) 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/03cb8887-a4de-4766-ba38-daf350e8d809 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cb8887-a4de-4766-ba38-daf350e8d809
- 12 Feb 2021 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cb8887-a4de-4766-ba38-daf350e8d809

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03cb8887-a4de-4766-ba38-daf350e8d809
  26th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-OPA-T389-OFD-Thanckes-Tank-Farm-Underground-Utilities-Survey/88DUGAYVUQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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