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title: "Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)"
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# Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7cc

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the UK central government, based in Bristol, is organising a procurement process focused on the "Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)." The tender falls under the services category with a comprehensive goal of ethical and compliant recycling and disposal of POL from military and naval operations. This process is currently in the planned stage with a contract period set to begin on 15th March 2027 and potentially extending to 2035. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been issued, inviting interested suppliers to submit responses by 16:00 on 1st July 2026, as part of a Request for Information (RFI) process. The procurement strategy intends to gather market insights to inform future procurement and facilitate pre-tender engagement. Moreover, the use of a Framework Agreement has been indicated within the competitive flexible procedure method.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity given its scale, with a total estimated value of £14 million and different services required for compliant and efficient waste disposal. Companies in the sectors of waste management, recycling, and environmental protection are particularly suited to this contract, especially those with experience working in defence and sensitive environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider applying due to the procurement's suitability criteria, which aim to foster innovation and offer opportunities for market growth through the delivery of scalable solutions. By actively participating in the RFI, businesses can influence procurement strategies, potentially gaining a competitive advantage in the upcoming tender process.

## Notice

Compliant and Ethical Disposal of Waste and Surplus Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL)

### Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) issued to inform the market of early engagement activities in a Request for Information (RFI).
Participation in this exercise:
• Is voluntary
• Will not be formally evaluated
• Will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement
The Defence Recycling and Disposal Team would like to understand the industry options available for the following Compliant and Ethical Collection, Recycling and Disposal of Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL). 
The figures below provide an indication of throughput under the current contract and are intended to support suppliers in understanding the scale, consistency, and potential of the requirement. They are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute a commitment or guarantee of future volumes or demand.
Based on a typical 12-month period, approximate activity levels are:
• Total number of taskings: 560
• Total volume of POL (all types): 8,950,000 litres
These volumes demonstrate a steady and sustained level of operational activity, providing a strong and reliable baseline for service delivery. The Authority anticipates an ongoing requirement of this nature and is seeking to establish a collaborative, long-term relationship with a supplier capable of supporting evolving operational needs.
The contract offers opportunities for suppliers to add value through efficient delivery models, innovation, and continuous improvement, particularly in response to fluctuating demand and operational priorities. Suppliers are encouraged to propose flexible and scalable solutions that enhance resilience, optimise performance, and support future growth in the requirement.
The Authority requires a Contractor (s) to provide a compliant, safe, and efficient service for the collection, transport, treatment, recovery, and disposal of Petrol, Oils and Lubricants (POL) waste arising from:
• Military land establishments (bases, depots, airfields)
• Naval vessels (alongside, dockyard, and afloat operations where applicable)
The service shall ensure full legal compliance, environmental protection, and minimal disruption to operational activities.
The Authority is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to:
• Understand market capability and capacity
• Identify compliant and innovative waste management solutions
• Gather input on commercial models and delivery approaches
• Inform a potential future procurement strategy
Suppliers interested in participating in this RFI should:
1. Register via: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60619
2. Access the RFI documentation
3. Submit responses by: 16:00 on 1st July 2026. Clarification Questions by 16:00hrs on 23rd June 2026 to DESOD-DRDTContractRelet@mod.gov.uk
The Authority intends to hold a supplier engagement event / open forum via teams following the RFI phase.
• This event will be open to all interested suppliers, including those who did not respond to the RFI
• Details will be communicated via email and/or future notice
The Authority may share anonymised findings from the RFI to support transparency and equal access to information. Suppliers should clearly identify any commercially sensitive information in their responses.
The Authority reserves the right to:
• Amend or discontinue this engagement
• Use information gathered to inform any future procurement
• This notice is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2027 - 14 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09131100 - Kerosene jet type fuels
- 09132100 - Unleaded petrol
- 09134100 - Diesel oil
- 09134200 - Diesel fuel
- 09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 11:39 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053300-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052797-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 12:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083808-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053300-2026
  5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052797-2026
  4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083808-2025
  17th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60619
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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