UK4 Tender Notice - 715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032
The contract covers expert assurance vetting and vessel risk evaluation services for ocean tankers carrying fuel under contract to the Ministry of Defence, including tankers chartered directly by the Authority and vessels arranged by fuel suppliers for deliveries to Ministry sites. The Ministry of Defence is the UK government department responsible for national defence and requires assurance that vessels used for its fuel transport meet appropriate safety, operational and risk standards. The supplier will provide ongoing vetting of tanker operators and ships, including annual Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) reviews for the two long-term-chartered vessels and evaluations of spot-market ships used for Delivery Duty Paid consignments. The estimated value is £80,595 for a five-year contract running from February 2027 to February 2032. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom in connection with fuel deliveries to the Authority’s sites. The critical qualification is demonstrated expertise in vessel risk evaluation and tanker vetting, including the capability to conduct TMSA assurance assessments.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 6 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £80.6k
- Bids close: 12 Nov 2026
- Location: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 19 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2032
- Category: Tanker ships (34512800)
From the official notice
The Authority has a need for assurance vetting of Ocean Tankers under contract to the Authority, either directly, or obtained by fuel Suppliers for delivery to the Authority’s sites under the Authority’s fuel supply contracts. The Authority has two ships on long term charter, which provide the majority of the Authority’s fuel transport requirement. These ships will require annual TMSA. The Authority also takes some fuel consignments under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) conditions. Under DDP, the supplier of the fuel is responsible for delivery, which normally involves that company chartering a ship on the spot market. The Authority therefore requires an expert provider of vessel risk evaluation services to provide a vetting service. The estimated contract duration for this requirement is 5 years and will run from Februrary 2027 until February 2032. UK1 Pipeline Notice Reference - ocds-h6vhtk-06d67a
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 12 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £80.6k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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