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GB-Edinburgh: Wartsila 4L20 Main Engine (SPEMOS) Upgrade

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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03 Sep 2024 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the Wartsila 4L20 Main Engine (SPEMOS) system on the NLV Pharos vessel. The award was made on 12th August 2024, and the contract is set to run from 13th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project, valued at £205,542.03, falls under the industry categories of marine equipment, repair and maintenance services, and installation services of marine engines. The procurement process has been completed, and Wartsila UK Ltd is the designated supplier for this upgrade, which aims to address obsolescence issues highlighted by recent technical bulletins.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine engineering and maintenance services, particularly those capable of handling technologically advanced upgrades for maritime equipment. While large companies like Wartsila are the primary suppliers, the contract's scope includes safeguarding against future obsolescence and ensuring long-term operability, which can be an avenue for innovative SMEs and VCSEs to demonstrate their capabilities in high-stakes, technology-driven environments. Businesses with expertise in marine engine upgrades and maintenance will find this contract particularly relevant for growing their portfolios in the marine industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Wartsila 4L20 Main Engine (SPEMOS) Upgrade

Notice Description

1.2.NLV Pharos currently uses a SPEMOS (SpEed MOnitoring System), which is a proprietary relay system developed for Wartsila (Finland) engines to monitor engine speed, and perform several configurable relay functions. In August 2023, Wartsila issued Technical Bulletin WS23T546, "Lifecycle status announcement, DESPEMES and SPEMOS speed monitoring system" (Annex A), which advised that the SPEMOS system is entering obsolescence. See also Annex B: Technical Bulletin 2011T268, " Temperature monitoring system for balancing shaft bearings on W4L20 and WA4L20". Annex C: Technical Bulletin WS23T644, "Lifecycle status announcement, Woodward 723 and 723 Plus speed control products". NLB requires to protect its vessels from obsolescence, and therefore an upgrade is required to ensure future operability of the SPEMOS system. Wartsila have advised that WSSS (Start/Stop Safety System) addresses the current SPEMOS obsolescence, plus safeguards against future obsolescence & includes the balancing shaft monitoring system for the 4L20's. This upgrade also addresses the Woodward 723 obsolescence highlighted in bulletin WS23T644.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46ec5227-2061-437d-a797-f30c57d99ae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e54f7f-0165-45e9-868b-96d390a17d0a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

51145000 - Installation services of marine engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,542 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARTSILA

Further Information

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