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title: "DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028af9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUEL ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (DFAP)"
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# DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUEL ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (DFAP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028af9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Land Equipment, Defence Fuel Acquisition Programme (DFAP) has issued a tender titled "DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuel to Exercise". This open procurement process, which is currently active, seeks to supply diesel fuel (DIESO MT compliant with BS EN 590) for military exercises across nine training sites in the UK. The contract, estimated to be valued at £1.3 million, has a contract period starting from 1 April 2021 and ending on 31 March 2024. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the AWARD Virtual Tender Board by 10:00 am GMT on 16 February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) geared towards supplying petroleum products and fuel services, as the contract is particularly well-suited for businesses that can meet security, accessibility, and environmental criteria for the delivery of fuel to military vehicles. Companies involved in logistics and fuel supply, especially those with experience in governmental contracts, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process as the Ministry of Defence aims to foster inclusive competition.

## Notice

The Authority requires Diesel fuel (DIESO MT (NATO Code F-54) complying with BS EN 590 (latest issue)) to be supplied into the Authority's Bulk Fuel Carrying Vehicles (BFCVs) or Deployable Bulk Fuel Installations (DBFIs) in order to provide fuel support to military exercises. It is anticipated that the requirement for filling the Authority's vehicles will be met by the Supplier's vehicles delivering fuel directly into the Authority's vehicles at a site that offers suitable security, accessibility and environmental protection. The DPBIs will be located in purpose built areas on military training areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires Diesel fuel (DIESO MT (NATO Code F-54) complying with BS EN 590 (latest issue)) to be supplied into the Authority's Bulk Fuel Carrying Vehicles (BFCVs) or Deployable Bulk Fuel Installations (DBFIs) in order to provide fuel support to military exercises. It is anticipated that the requirement for filling the Authority's vehicles will be met by the Supplier's vehicles delivering fuel directly into the Authority's vehicles at a site that offers suitable security, accessibility and environmental protection. The supplies must be carried out on 9 training sites situated across the UK - details of these sites will be provided as part of the tender documentation. Additional information: If you are interested in this Tender, please send an email to DESCommodities-Comrcl-Fuel@mod.gov.uk no later than five (5) working days before for the deadline to request the DFAP/0044 - Ground Fuels to Exercise Tendering documents and, when available, the AWARD Virtual Tender Board log-in details.

Options: Year 1 & 2 will be firm year commitments. Year three (3) will be an optional year which will be activated by the Authority based on requirement towards the end of firm years one (1) and two (2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000931-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DEFENCE FUEL ACQUISITION PROGRAMME (DFAP) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2021 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000931-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/procurement
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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