--- title: "Tank Cleaning Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055628" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055628" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055628.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055628.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE OIL & PIPELINES AGENCY" published: "2025-06-30" --- # Tank Cleaning Services Framework Buyer: THE OIL & PIPELINES AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055628 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055628) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055628.json) ## Summary The Oil & Pipelines Agency is in the planning stage of procuring a Tank Cleaning Services Framework. This procurement involves providing tank cleaning and maintenance services across six Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) in the UK, primarily supporting Naval Commands. Locations include Gosport and Thanckes in Southern England, as well as sites in Scotland like Garelochhead, among others. The procurement method includes a framework agreement, with a projected contract period from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2029. Interested parties should note that further notice is expected by 11th July 2025. This contracting process falls under the defence and security category, with an estimated value of GBP 3,600,000 gross. The framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tank cleaning, maintenance, and associated services. Companies adept in handling defence-related service contracts and capable of meeting the Scottish Standard SIS 055900 Class SA 1 for surface preparation will find this tender especially beneficial. The framework is well-suited for businesses with the capacity to manage complex and geographically dispersed service requirements. The involvement in a framework agreement could also offer ongoing collaboration opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing business profiles within public procurement sectors. ## Notice Description of procurement: The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots (OFD's) in the UK owned by the MoD but operated and managed by OPA. The OFD's principle role is to receive, store and issue middle distillate fuels to support Naval Command. The two OFD's located in Southern England at Gosport and Thanckes support the adjacent HM Naval Bases namely Portsmouth and Devonport. The Scottish site at Garelochhead supports Faslane Naval Base, whilst OFD's at Loch Striven, Loch Ewe and Campbeltown provide bulk storage and regional support to visiting Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers and warships. All sites are supplied by sea. The requirement of this Procurement exercise is to procure a suitable Contractor to execute works required for bulk fuel tank cleaning The Tank cleaning service provider shall be required to ensure that all internal surfaces should be free from all loose rust, scale, deposits, damaged coatings or cement wash. The level of preparation should be comparable to brush off blast cleaning according to Swedish Standard SIS 055900 Class SA 1. The services to be provided shall include, but limited to, the following: -- Water/Fuel Bottoms removal, -- Tank cleaning, -- Lead sampling, -- Tank hand over. To view this notice, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970300 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036204-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OIL & PIPELINES AGENCY | | Locality | GOSPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO12 1AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Gosport | | Electoral ward | Forton | | Westminster constituency | Gosport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks - 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks - 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services - 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036204-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036204-2025 30th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970300 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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