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OPA T835 Seismic Monitoring Plumley, Cheshire.

Oil and Pipelines Agency · Central government

In brief

Oil and Pipelines Agency is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (North West).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, up to 10 months with extensions, starting 30 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 23 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 23 November 2026

How bids are scored

firm fixed price 50% · HSEQ 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 287 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

OPA T835 Deliver and implement a seismic monitoring design report at OPA PSD Plumley, Knutsford in Cheshire. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Geological%2C-geophysical-and-other-scientific-prospecting-services./S79V463G28 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://opa.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S79V463G28

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: opa.delta-esourcing.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100505-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

17

Awards

3

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  2. Asbestos Management Framework

    Home GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandArchitecture and engineering, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5mframework ceiling
  3. Prioritised Capital Improvements Programme - School Properties 2026-28

    Cumberland CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated
  4. Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6

    Procurement for HousingNorth WestFacilities management, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 days leftFramework

    £250mframework ceiling
  5. Construction Professional Services Framework

    Burnley Borough CouncilNorth WestArchitecture and engineering, Fire safety

    Closing soon4 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7mframework ceiling

From notice 100505-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.