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

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Defence](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £350,000
- Published: 21 November 2024
- Planned start: 11 July 2025
- Planned end: 31 October 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: a4fe9153-b2ed-4db3-b864-609d31071ac9-804420
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd87e22-667b-4c6c-9a51-2f0e81c62efe

## 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 \(British Forces, RAF Akrotiri\)\. Additional 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4fe9153-b2ed-4db3-b864-609d31071ac9-804420)