Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport

Tender description

The Council on behalf of Oban Airport, is requesting proposals from aviation gasoline 100LL (Avgas) refiners and refinery authorised distributors of 100LL Avgas, to supply fuel and related support services for Oban Airport. Lot 1: Supply quality Avgas fuel meeting ASTM D 910 and DEF STAN 91-90 international standards, delivered to Oban Airport on demand within an agreed timescale, including during adverse weather conditions, industrial strikes etc. Supply quality and certified aviation refuelling equipment to allow fuel to be dispensed to aircraft by Oban Airport staff safely and efficiently. Supply back-up refuelling equipment on an ad hoc basis at peak times or during times when primary equipment is being maintained or repaired. Compliance with CAA and environmental regulations, using JIG industry standards as best practice in the delivery of Goods and Services under this Contract. Provide full maintenance and certification of Avgas fuel storage and refuelling equipment on site to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, including the 6 monthly maintenance of the static Tank with a capacity of 40,000 litres. This will include on-going calibration of all metering equipment on site from fuel tanker and delivery pumps. All routine and any necessary corrective or reactive maintenance services to the static Tank throughout the duration of the Contract. All maintenance is to be undertaken on site timed by agreement with the Airport Station Manager and managed to minimise impact on the operation of the Airport. The Contractor will provide corrective maintenance for the duration of this Contract on a next working day, Office Hours basis. Provide training to Oban Airport staff on Avgas fuel storage and handling to regulatory or industry best practice standards on an on-going basis to maintain competence. Audit the storage and handling of Avgas at Oban Airport to ensure regulatory compliance. Provide relevant hardware and software solutions to enable online ordering and to provide management information and recording tools on the ordering, delivery and onward supply of Avgas fuel. Work with Oban Airport on initiatives to increase Avgas fuel sales at Oban Airport, through initiatives to increase both price and volume.