Tender

OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework

  • The Oil and Pipelines Agency

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-006248

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e511

Published 20 February 2025, 2:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Oil and Pipelines Agency

St Georges House, St Georges House, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane,

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Contact

Ian Walker

Email

ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7710854360

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://gov.uk/opa

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Havant:-Oil-storage-tanks./87M953FTBF

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/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework

Reference number

OPA/T571/0000

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots (OFD's) in the UK owned by the MoD but operated and managed by OPA. The OFD's principle role is to receive, store and issue middle distillate fuels to support Naval Command.

The two OFD's located in Southern England at Gosport and Thanckes support the adjacent HM Naval Bases namely Portsmouth and Devonport. The Scottish site at Garelochhead supports Faslane Naval Base, whilst OFD's at Loch Striven, Loch Ewe and Campbeltown provide bulk storage and regional support to visiting Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers and warships. All sites are supplied by sea.

The requirement of this Procurement exercise is to procure a suitable Contractor to execute works required for bulk fuel tank inspections

Inspection of the OFD storage tanks shall generally be time based at the recommended intervals, inspection of the vessels the primary means of confirming that a tank is for return to service, for a defined period of time. It allows the condition of the tank and its ancillaries to be assessed, measuring how they have performed under service conditions since the previous out of work inspection, and also detail the works necessary to bring the tank back to an acceptable condition to enable return to service.

In summary the works are identified as:

— Review of previous inspection reports/data,

— Internal lining inspection (including visual and spark test),

— Inspection of floor plates (scanned),

— Ultrasonic testing of tank shell,

— Inspection of all visible welds,

— Visual inspection of tank roof and nozzles,

— Provide a detailed report of the inspection.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000

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

Lot 1: OPA/T571. Out of Service (OOS) Tank Inspection

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

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. The Successful Tenderer will carry out all inspection works in accordance with the OPA ST-5101 Storage Tank Out of Service Inspection Standard, this will include carrying out all inspection works in accordance with the EEMUA 159 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Storage Tanks and API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction where applicable.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: 60 / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

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

The four year term of this framework is for an initial one year and three further 12 month extensions. Please also see note in the Instructions to Tenders document.

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/75D7D622KF

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

Lot 2: OPA/T571. - In Service Tank Inspection (IS) – Five Year External Inspection

Lot No

Lot 2: OPA/T571.

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

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 in Appendix 4. The Successful Tenderer will carry out all inspection works in accordance with the OPA ST-5102 Storage Tank In Service Inspection Standard, EEMUA 159 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Storage Tanks Standard and API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction, where applicable.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

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

The initial terms is one year plus three further 12 month extension periods. Please refer to the notes in the Instruction to Tenderers.

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/5WF3P942W9

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

Lot 3: OPA/T571. - Tank Calibration.

Lot No

Lot 3: OPA/T571.

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

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 contained within Appendix 4. The Successful Tenderer will carry out all calibration works in accordance with API 2550, 2551, 2552, and/or ISO 7507 where applicable.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

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

The initial term is for one year followed by three 12 month extension periods. Please refer to the Instructions to Tenderers.

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/ZC882W89F4

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

Lot 4: OPA/T571. - Pressure Vessels Inspection.

Lot No

Lot 4: OPA/T571.

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

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 contained within Appendix 4. The Successful Tenderer will carry out all inspection works in accordance with API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection and Alteration Standard and will submit their RAMS to the OPA with consideration to relevant hazards - COSSH and other legislation prior to works being carried out.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

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 year term followed by two further 12 month extension periods, please refer to Instruction to Tenderers.

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/57798689S3

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: No

four.2) Administrative information

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

Date

27 March 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

28 March 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:-Technical-inspection-services-of-engineering-structures./54MGYZYU74

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54MGYZYU74

GO Reference: GO-2025220-PRO-29506497

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Oil and Pipelines Agency

St Georges House, St Georges House, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane,

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Email

ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7710854360

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Oil and Pipelines Agency

St Georges House, St Georges House, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane,

Gosport

PO12 1AP

Email

ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com

Telephone

+44 7710854360

Country

United Kingdom