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title: "715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b25"
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# 715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b25

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment and Support organisation located in Bristol, is seeking a provider for Tier 2 Oil Spill Response services at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth. This tender, within the services category, follows an open procurement method and is part of a 'light touch' special regime. The procurement process is active in the tender stage, inviting submissions until 28th May 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 15th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029. This opportunity is aimed at businesses specialising in environmental protection and surface water pollution monitoring or control services in the UK region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental protection and safety training services, with a focus on oil spill response capabilities. Companies that offer monitoring and control services for surface water pollution would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the strategic importance of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth and the requirement for 24/7 coverage, firms with experience in rapid response and coordination with authorities are encouraged to compete. The tender's structured approach offers potential value growth through long-term service provision, requiring electronic submissions via the Defence Sourcing Portal, catering to firms adept in technological solutions and secure communication with government bodies.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence requires the 24/7/265 support of an Oil Spill Response Service Provider to ensure rapid access to a response capability in the event of a Tier 2 incident at the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth, as stipulated by the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Co-operation Convention) Regulation 1998 and the 2015 amendments and Maritime and Coastguard Agency requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037804-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2026 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037804-2026
  26th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15280
  715630453 - Kings Harbour Master Tier 2 Oil spill response ITT

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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