Supply Chain Notice: WC1466994 - In Line Inspection of Cross Base Pipeline

Concepts

• birmingham
• primary works
• cross base pipeline
• the aviation fuel cross base pipeline
• the pipeline characteristics
• cross
• base
• pipeline
• bulk fuel installation bfi
• akrotiri petroleum supply depot

Location

Description

The tender includes the In Line Inspection (ILI) of the aviation fuel cross base pipeline. The pipeline consists of a 5km main line from the Petroleum Supply Depot (PSD) to the fist Bulk Fuel Installation BFI 1). The line also includes three additional spurs to BFIs 2, 3 and 4 which range from 200m to 650m. The pipeline characteristics are as follows: - Outside Diameter 168.28mm - Wall Thickness 7.112mm - Material Grade Carbon Steel - Internal Coating Unknown - External Coating 5mm Bitumen The line is used to transport Aviation Fuel with the following characteristics: - Dynamic Viscosity 0.0014Ns/m2 - Density 800kg/m3 - Bulk Modulus 1.13GN/m2 The inspection will be done with the presence of fuel in the pipeline. Location: Akrotiri Petroleum Supply Depot (PSD), CYPRUS The Provisional Key Tender dates for the project are as follows: - Expression of Interest Issue Date: 06/12/24 - Expression of Interest Return: Date: 13/12/24 - Invitation to Tender: 03/01/25 - Tender Return Date: 21/02/25 - Contract award: 27/06/25 The currency of this project is Euro (€). The location of this project is Cyprus (British Forces, RAF Akrotiri).

CPV Codes

• 45111290 - Primary works for services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Work commencement and completion dates will be subject to MOD DIO's agreement, as they will be dictated by the Fuel Operating Authority to avoid Operational Restrictions n/a F39 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SUBCONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS 20240524.docx n/a WC1466994-EOI Rev 1.pdf