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A pipeline has been launched for Joint Operational Fuel System – Support Extension (JOFS2-SE) PIN.The contract start Date is 2 August 2027. Approach to market date is 29 November 2024.Operational Infrastructure – Utilities is to deliver a support service for the Joint Operational Fuels System equipment on behalf of the MOD. The main requirement is for continued through life support of provided Government Furnished Assets (GFA), however equipment lost through attrition will require to be replaced to upkeep availability. The expected service includes: Responsibility as Design Organisation; Management of Equipment Safety; Post Design Services; Through life support including maintenance a supply of spares; User Single Point of Contact; Equipment transition, Exit management and potentially CONDO support to operations. Supported equipment includes: fuel pumps, power packs, pipework, storage tanks (rubber and containerised tanks), filtration systems, fuel blending rigs, environmental containment and clean up equipment. The Authority is prepared to work with a prime to deliver a full service. JOFS2-SE Support Extension is a Cat C Project which shall run for 5 years with options to extend by an additional 3 years. The estimated date for the Contract Notice to be published by end of 2024, and the estimated date for Full Service to start is August 2027. Additional Information: There may be a requirement to support future fuel related equipmentThis is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Ministry of Defence, Abbey Wood Elm 1C #, Bristol BS34 8JH. Tel: 03001647522. Email: lisa.powell102@mod.gov.uk (lisa powell)