--- title: "Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP" published: "2020-05-07" --- # Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0fa5191-10f7-4b5d-8fd2-c99b78733971.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), specifically the Defence Fuels Group, is seeking suppliers for the Global Bulk Fuels Service (GBFS). This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves sourcing multiple types of fuels, including aviation and marine fuels, for global operations, with a total contract value of approximately £800 million over a four-year framework. Interested businesses must submit their Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 10 June 2020. The framework will support various UK government departments and other public sector entities. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for fuel suppliers, particularly those specialising in aviation, marine, and road diesel products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the inclusive procurement method adopted. Given the extensive range of fuel types required, businesses that can provide reliable fuel services and meet the diverse needs of the MOD will have a competitive advantage in this lucrative framework. ## Notice The Ministry Of Defence (MOD), as the Contracting Authority, has an ongoing requirement for of bulk fuels; aviation, marine, and marine aviation worldwide and potentially small volumes of ground fuels (outside of the UK) to support its routine and operational activities. (Ground fuels for the UK are NOT part of this requirement). 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-34 (AVTUR-FSII) Turbine Fuel Aviation, Kerosene type with Fuel System Icing Inhibitor; F-35 (AVTUR) Turbine Fuel Aviation, Kerosene Type; F-44 (AVCAT-FSII) Turbine Fuel Aviation, High Flash type with Fuel System icing Inhibitor; F-54 (DIESO MT) Road Diesel; F-67 (ULGAS) Unleaded gasoline; F-76 (Fuel, Naval Distillate) Marine diesel; F-75 (Fuel Naval Distillate) Marine diesel. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years. Estimated total value is GBP 800m. Estimated annual value is GBP 200M. If you are interested in participating in the competition for this requirement, please complete the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) linked to this notice by the PQQ return date. PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE PQQ, PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE PQQ GUIDANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS DOCUMENT WHICH IS ATTACHED IN THE PQQ TOOL. The government departments detailed below are potential users of the framework, however any other UK government department, its Agencies, Trading Funds and Non Departmental Public Bodies, as well as the wider public sector (and any future successors to these organisations) may have a future requirement for use of this framework. 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/cbc23faa-de78-4f48-bd61-549a48a65a26 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,281,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE FUELS GROUP | | 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 | ## 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 - 7 May 2020 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc23faa-de78-4f48-bd61-549a48a65a26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc23faa-de78-4f48-bd61-549a48a65a26 7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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