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

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