The Ministry of Defence has awarded a major new multi-supplier framework agreement for global bulk fuel supply worth up to £1 billion.
The Global Bulk Fuels Service 2 (GBFS2) contract replaces the previous DFAP/0024 agreement and covers delivery of aviation, marine and land fuels to key MOD locations worldwide.
Announced on 30 April 2025 and commencing 1 May, the four-year deal runs until June 2029. The framework includes supply of F-34 and F-35 turbine aviation fuels, with and without fuel system icing inhibitor, F-35 blends incorporating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), F-44 high flash aviation fuel, and marine diesel variants such as F-76 and F-75. Ground diesel (F-54), unleaded petrol (F-67), and AVGAS 100LL aviation gasoline are also included.
Fuel will be delivered by various methods depending on operational context, including ocean tanker, in-line transfer, road tanker, and smaller consignments for overseas ground use. While general UK ground fuel is excluded, the framework will support key operational bases including RAF Akrotiri, Souda Bay, Kenya and the Falkland Islands.
Sixteen suppliers were awarded places on the framework, including major fuel firms such as BP International, Cepsa, Vitol Aviation, Kuwait Petroleum, and World Fuels Services Europe. Other firms include Monjasa, Stonewin, Motor Oil Hellas, Unioil, and Associated Energy Group.
UK suppliers include Agility DSG, BP Oil, LCC Group and Essar Oil.
Each supplier has been awarded a maximum contract value of £1.359 billion under the framework, though actual drawdown will depend on future MOD requirements over the life of the agreement.
The new GBFS2 deal is intended to enhance the MOD’s resilience, ensuring continued fuel support for global operations, while incorporating sustainable fuel options into routine military logistics. The awarding MOD entity is based in Bristol and the framework is managed through official procurement platforms, including the UK Government’s Contracts Finder.
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