Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Oil and Pipelines Agency
St Georges House, St Georges House, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane,
Gosport
PO12 1AP
UK
Contact person: Ian Walker
Telephone: +44 7710854360
E-mail: ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.uk/opa
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: fuel storage and distribution
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework
Reference number: OPA/T571/0000
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71631400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 2: OPA/T571.
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: OPA/T571. - In Service Tank Inspection (IS) – Five Year External Inspection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
750 000.00
GBP
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: Lot 3: OPA/T571.
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: OPA/T571. - Tank Calibration.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
750 000.00
GBP
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: Lot 4: OPA/T571.
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: OPA/T571. - Pressure Vessels Inspection.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
750 000.00
GBP
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: OPA/T571. Out of Service (OOS) Tank Inspection
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: 60
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Criterion 1
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
750 000.00
GBP
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
27/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
UK Gosport
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.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
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Oil and Pipelines Agency
St Georges House, St Georges House, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane,
Gosport
PO12 1AP
UK
Telephone: +44 7710854360
E-mail: ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com
VI.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
UK
Telephone: +44 7710854360
E-mail: ian.walker@oilandpipelines.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025