OPA/T571. OFD Fuel Storage Tank Inspection Framework
A Tender Notice
by THE OIL AND PIPELINES AGENCY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £3M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 20 Feb 2025
- Delivery
- To 06 Mar 2029 (est.)
- Deadline
- 27 Mar 2025 12:00
Related Terms
Location
United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM
1 buyer
- Oil & Pipelines Agency Gosport
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | OPA/T571. Out of Service (OOS) Tank Inspection
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. 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. Award Criteria
| ||||
| 2 | Lot 2: OPA/T571. - In Service Tank Inspection (IS) – Five Year External Inspection
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. 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. Award Criteria
| ||||
| 3 | Lot 3: OPA/T571. - Tank Calibration.
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. 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. Award Criteria
| ||||
| 4 | Lot 4: OPA/T571. - Pressure Vessels Inspection.
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. 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. Award Criteria
|
CPV Codes
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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-serv... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54MGYZYU74 GO Reference: GO-2025220-PRO-29506497
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e511
- FTS 006248-2025