Tender

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework

  • The Oil and Pipelines Agency

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-000979

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04cf6d

Published 13 January 2025, 10:05am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Oil and Pipelines Agency

The Oil and Pipelines Agency, St Georges House, Weevil Lane

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Contact

Matthew Cooke

Email

matthew.cooke@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7928525575

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://gov.uk/opa

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Marine-services./WN8VH567RJ

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

fuel storage and distribution


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework

Reference number

OPA T615/1/0000

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out below. Tenderers should possess experience of the type of projects and the environments they will be delivered in, particularly Marine Terminal experience or similar for fuel storage operators. This submission of previous services will be used during the tender evaluation process to demonstrate competence to undertake future services on behalf of OPA

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £2,400,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 1, Port Marine and Facilities Safety Code (PMSC) Requirements

Lot No

Lot 1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98362000 - Port management services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 1 table Appendix 4. LOT 1 – Port Marine and Facilities Safety Code (PMSC) Requirements

Requirements of Marine Facilities within a Dockyard Harbour Authority Area

Requirements of Marine Facilities within a Statutory Harbour Authority Area

Requirements of Marine Facilities within a Non-Statutory Harbour Authority Area

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2F366N4EAF

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 2 : Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 2 table Appendix 4. LOT 2 Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)

Requirements for Oil Terminals

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q79269J5HZ

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 3 Dockyard Port Marine Safety Policy (DPMSC)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 3 table Appendix 4. LOT 3 Dockyard Port Marine Safety Policy (DPMSC)

Requirements of Marine Facilities within Dockyard Ports

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Term: Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5529996V98

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 4 Development, update and review of the MSMS for the OPA

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 4 table Appendix 4. LOT 4 Development, update and review of the MSMS for the OPA including:

oEstablish legal basis and guidance requirements of PMSC and OCIMF

oReview Marine Safety System Manuals which document OPA policy

oCollate, review and rationalize operating manuals and procedures

oReview, rationalize and/or establish tools, forms and checklists for support marine safety

oEstablish process of continuous improvement and review.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/989QCNJ746

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 5 Provision of online digital marine safety management system software

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 5 table Appendix 4. LOT 5 Provision of online digital marine safety management system software to support:

oManagement and control of MSMS documents

oCreation and management of actions

oCollect, capture, analyse and present key safety metrics to enable continuous improvement

oEnsure end-to-end traceability for compliance

oIntegrate with OPA incident management and risk assessment software systems

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6X9Z7J945E

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 6 Specialist marine safety management training

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 6 table Appendix 4. LOT 6 Specialist marine safety management training, including for example:

oMooring line Handling Training

oDuty Holder

oPMSC Compliance and Familiarization Training to:

Duty Holder(s)

Safety Managers

Depot Staff

oMSMS training (integrated with the online digital marine safety management system software provision)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A4287T79C4

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 7 Support for internal auditing

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98360000 - Marine services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 7 table Appendix 4. LOT 7 Support for internal auditing

oProvision of support to the OPA Marine Manger in conducting annual integrated PMSC / OCIMF audits

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA. The OPA reserve the right to change the terms of this Framework as a result of the forthcoming White Paper following the announcement in the Queens Speech of a New Procurement Bill due in the last quarter of 2021.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU367T9S62

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

OPA T615/1 Marine Safety Support Services Framework Lot 8 Ad hoc Marine Safety Support

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98362100 - Marine-base support services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OPA is seeking a range of professional services as set out in Lot 8 table Appendix 4. LOT 8 Ad hoc Marine Safety Support

oSupport to OPA Marine Manager in actioning internal and external marine safety audit findings and actions as requested.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £140,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Initial Two years + two 12 month extension periods - The Framework will operate for two years with an option for the OPA to extend the agreement by up to an additional two years, entirely at the discretion of the OPA.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ETDBYX8895

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the OPA eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@opa.delta-esourcing.com.


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

18 February 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

19 February 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Place

UK Gosport


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Marine-services./WN8VH567RJ

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WN8VH567RJ

GO Reference: GO-2025113-PRO-29110507

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Oil and Pipelines Agency

The Oil and Pipelines Agency, St Georges House, Weevil Lane

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Email

matthew.cooke@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7928525575

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Oil and Pipelines Agency

The Oil and Pipelines Agency, St Georges House, Weevil Lane

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Email

matthew.cooke@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7928525575

Country

United Kingdom