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title: "OPA T426/0000 Professional Services Framework"
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# OPA T426/0000 Professional Services Framework

Buyer: THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b9c6

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is currently conducting a tender process for the "OPA T426/0000 Professional Services Framework" within the professional services industry for the oil sector, located in the United Kingdom. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26th July 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £4,000,000, covering multiple lots including various engineering and consultancy services necessary for the operation and maintenance of oil storage depots managed by the Agency.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering, project management, and technical consultancy to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses with experience in operational safety and compliance, particularly those familiar with COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) regulations within fuel storage and distribution sectors, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Involvement in this framework can enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and open avenues for growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The requirement of this Procurement is to procure a Framework of Technical Professional Service providing services to the various activities associated with the Operation and Maintenance of the Oil Storage Depots. This framework is to provide Ad-Hoc Design / Competent Staff / Process Support / Consultancy services to the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) on a per project basis, in order to allow OPA to fulfil its requirements as a COMAH Operator for Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) on behalf of the MoD.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (EC&I)

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 1 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous examples will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Please refer to Appendix 4 for competency and disciplines. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GFJ34K5B2 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: The four year term of this framework is for an initial two years and two further 12 month extensions. Please also see note in the Instructions to Tenders document.

Lot 2 -Mechanical Engineering

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 2 table in Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous examples will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V5DMB6292F If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: The initial terms is 2 years plus two further 12 month extension periods. Please refer to the notes in the Instruction to Tenderers.

Lot 3 - Project Management

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 3 table contained within Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous examples will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/964B6A4R52 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: The initial term is for two years followed by two 12 month extension periods. Please refer to the Instructions to Tenderers.

Lot 4 - Cost Management

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 4 table contained within Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly Construction or MoD experience or similar. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PPQ3T9Q236 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial two year term followed by two further 12 month extension periods, please refer to Instruction to Tenderers.

Lot 5 - Building Surveying & Architecture

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 5 Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous examples will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4RU9V5Y4YM If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial two year term followed by two further 12 month extensions. Please refer to Instructions to Tenderers.

Lot 6 - Marine Design/Inspection

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 6 table contained within Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and experience in Jetty inspection and construction taking into account the environments they will be delivered in. (Previous COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators). The submission of previous projects will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E85P2S4C3R If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial two year term followed by two twelve month extension periods. Please refer to Instructions to Tenderers.

Lot 7 - Construction (Including temporary construction works)

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 7 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future works on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/79K85U63FM If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial term of two years followed by two twelve month extension periods. Please refer to Instruction to tenderers.

Lot 8 - Civil (including Landscape & Arboriculture) & Structural Engineering

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 8 table in Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects taking into account the environments they will be delivered in. The submission of previous examples will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F49SRK7A9K If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: The initial term is two years followed by two twelve month extension periods. Please refer to Instruction to Tenderers.

Lot 9 - Caverns

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 9 table, Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of Cavern and underground Surveying (including experience or storing fuel underground). The submission of previous projects will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z2729CDMGM If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial term of two years followed by two twelve month extension periods. Please refer to Instructions to Tenderers.

Lot 10 - Process Engineering & Design Safety

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 10 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous projects will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45NG58X2GA If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial two year term followed by two twelve month extensions. Please refer to Instructions to tenderers.

Lot 11 - Functional Safety

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 11 table Appendix 4. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly COMAH experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous project works will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future requirements on behalf of OPA. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/895R9WGR72 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

Renewal: Initial two years followed by two twelve month extension periods. Please refer to Instructions to Tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030218-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,999,996 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £363,636 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ARCH HENDERSON LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP; BECKETT RANKINE; BELCAN ADVANCED SOLUTIONS; BRITISH PIPELINE AGENCY; BYRNE LOOBY & PARTNERS; ENGENDA GROUP; FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY; IKM CONSULTING; INSITE TECHNICAL SERVICES; JACOBS; LONG O'DONNELL ASSOCIATES; LYTOLLIS; M & Q SPECIAL PROJECTS; MAHENDRA OVERSEAS; N/A; ON-LINE DESIGN & ENGINEERING; PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEERS; R B PLANT CONSTRUCTION; RISKTEC SOLUTIONS; SAITH; SCHOFIELD LOTHIAN; SIX1511; STRATH CIVIL ENGINEERING; T SUMNER SMITH; THREE60 EPCC; WORLEY EUROPE; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76200000 - Professional services for the oil industry

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030218-2021
- 9 Jun 2021 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012885-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://gov.uk/opa
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=646455351
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45NG58X2GA
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4GFJ34K5B2
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4RU9V5Y4YM
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/79K85U63FM
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/895R9WGR72
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/964B6A4R52
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E85P2S4C3R
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F49SRK7A9K
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PPQ3T9Q236
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V5DMB6292F
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z2729CDMGM
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Professional-services-for-the-oil-industry./45U7D56259

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