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
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: opa.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 100505-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
17Awards
3Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Arthian Ltd1 contract
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From notice 100505-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.