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

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