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
ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com
Telephone
+44 7710854360
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
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:
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
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
ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com
Telephone
+44 7710854360
Country
United Kingdom