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).