---
title: "OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061450"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning

Buyer: OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061450

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## Summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking tenders for their project titled "OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks Cleaning." This procurement involves the initial pre-inspection cleaning and post-repair final cleaning of four NATO tanks. The procurement process is managed under an open procedure, and the tender is currently at the 'tender' stage. The opportunity is classified under the industry category of tank-cleaning services, with delivery to be executed in the UK, specifically in the region identified as UKK41. The tender process is governed by legal framework 2023/54 and anticipates a budget of £400,000. Key dates include a submission deadline by 12:00 PM on 11th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for firms specialised in industrial cleaning services or possessing capabilities in handling large-scale cleaning operations of military installations. The procurement, open to SMEs, offers a lucrative prospect for businesses with economic and technical competence demonstrated in contract examples and competency matrices. Companies with experience in similar projects and a focus on both competitive pricing and quality delivery could stand a good chance in this process. The balanced award criteria, split evenly between price and quality considerations, also encourage businesses that can offer value for money without compromising on service excellence.

## Notice

OPA T826 OFD Thanckes, four off Nato Tanks initial pre-inspection cleaning and post repair final clean For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Tank-cleaning-services./3YJVY9HG2F To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3YJVY9HG2F

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | OIL AND 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 | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008999-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3YJVY9HG2F
- https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Tank-cleaning-services./3YJVY9HG2F
- https://www.bipsolutions.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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