--- title: "Bunker Supply and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-10-23" --- # Bunker Supply and Associated Services Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ce.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Bunker Supply and Associated Services," underlining their role as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This tender focuses on the supply of bunker fuel required by Nuclear Transport Solutions, part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, to support their PNTL fleet globally. Prospective suppliers should note that the procurement involves ship refuelling services, commodity brokerage, and compliance with ISO marine fuel standards. The engagement process will include a briefing webinar expected to be held on 13th November 2025, with feedback to be submitted by 28th November 2025. The contract, estimated at a maximum of £15 million over five years, is set to start on 22nd June 2026, and will cover delivery locations such as the UK and Japan. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fuel supply and brokerage industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality marine fuel solutions. Companies specialising in ship refuelling services and those familiar with commodity brokerage would find this opportunity suited to their capabilities. This engagement exercise actively seeks input from a range of market operators, including bunker suppliers and traders. With competitive participation, businesses can look to expand their reach within the nuclear transport industry's niche market, fostering substantial growth and the potential for long-term contracts. ## Notice Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) is part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a public body responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient clean-up of the UK's nuclear legacy. We are experts at providing solutions to complex nuclear transport and logistics challenges. International Nuclear Solutions Limited (INS) are one of the legal entities within NTS who's primary focus is providing world-leading nuclear shipping capabilities. For further information relating to NTS please visit https://nucleartransportsolutions.com/ INS have an ongoing requirement for bunker fuel to support the PNTL fleet of vessels on a global basis. In line with regulations, the fuel supplied must meet the ISO 18217:2017 standard marine fuel within UK and Europe and other locations ISO 18217:2010 marine fuel. This requirement may change in line with supply availability and legislation throughout the term of the agreement. This agreement will include fuel delivered by various methods including but not limited to bunker barge (at sea or in port) at various location or road tanker. It is envisaged that the opportunity may be for a maximum total value of PS15m with a term of up to 5 years commencing in 2026. Whilst this is in GDP, we do appreciate that transactions may be required in other currencies depending upon bunker location and the contract value is reflective of the total equivalent value after conversion. ### Planning Information INS are seeking to engage with market operators within the Bunkering supply marketplace including but not limited to bunker brokers, bunker suppliers and bunker traders. This market engagement exercise consists of a briefing meeting, questionnaire and potentially further engagement with participants upon invitation. Interested parties should register their interest to this PME via the OneNda portal. This can be found at the following address: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome Initial registration of your company is achieved by using the above website link and then clicking on "Register Here". Following registration of Interest to the PME, invitations will be issued for the briefing webinar, which is anticipated to be delivered on 13th November 2025, however this is subject to change. The intention of the webinar is to allow cascade of information to those parties interested in the potential opportunity and to allow for questions within the session. Following the session, interested parties are asked to complete a feedback form and may be invited to meet to discuss and/or clarify further with regards to the opportunity. Feedback collated from market engagement will be utilised in the development of the procurement strategy for the next iteration of the current agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067955-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 23 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09100000 - Fuels - 09135000 - Fuel oils - 63721400 - Ship refuelling services - 66132000 - Commodity brokerage services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2025 at 15:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067955-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067955-2025 23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://nucleartransportsolutions.com/ - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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