UK4 Tender Notice - 715869481/715926479 - DOEA/0084-ShipVetting 2027-2032

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
£80,595
Closes
12 November 2026
Where
Bristol
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence needs an expert to inspect and assess the safety and condition of ocean tankers that carry fuel to their sites. This includes annual inspections of two long-term chartered ships and spot-market vessels used by fuel suppliers. The contract runs for 5 years from February 2027 to February 2032.

What the buyer wants

• Provide vessel risk evaluation and vetting services for ocean tankers under charter or spot market • Conduct annual TMSA (Tanker Management and Self Assessment) inspections on two long-term chartered ships • Assess fuel delivery vessels arranged by fuel suppliers under DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) conditions • Deliver expert assurance reports on vessel safety and compliance standards

Likely requirements

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This contract requires highly specialist maritime vetting expertise: most small businesses without specific tanker inspection certification, maritime engineering qualifications, and prior experience assessing ocean-going vessels will be unable to meet the technical requirements.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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