Tender

GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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22 Mar 2023 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the AIS Enhancement Project in Edinburgh, aiming to enhance AIS capabilities by adding new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. The project, spanning 2 years, involves installing 12 AIS base stations and 12 4G routers with VPN capabilities. The tender deadline is April 19, 2023, with the contract period running from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This opportunity falls within the 'Transceivers' and 'Data-transmission equipment' industry categories, with a contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in hardware, software development, and integration to IGNITION. Potential bidders should focus on providing the required AIS equipment and services. Businesses adept at technology solutions and interested in the goods procurement category can leverage their expertise to compete effectively. The buying organisation, Northern Lighthouse Board, is seeking economically viable solutions to meet the project requirements, emphasising efficiency and quality in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board's is working towards enhancement of AIS capabilities by introducing new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. This project will be over a 2-year period. Estimated 6 sites per year. AIS Locations Location of new sites to transmit AIS messages (base station) along with Virtual AIS messages "on-demand" 1) Buchan Ness Lighthouse, 2) Duncansby Head Lighthouse, 3) Dunnet Head Lighthouse, 4) Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, 5) Point of Ayre Lighthouse, 6) St. Abbs Lighthouse Location of new sites to transmit Virtual AIS messages (permanent transmission) 1) Sandy Riddle Virtual AIS (via Duncansby Head), 2) Stroma Skerries Virtual AIS (via Dunnet Head & Duncansby Head) Location of existing AIS sites to undergo enhancement work (change to a base station) to include ability to transmit virtual AIS "on-demand" 1)Corsewall Lighthouse, 2) Eilean Glas Lighthouse, 3)Fife Ness Lighthouse, 4) Neist Point Lighthouse, 5) Rubh Re Lighthouse In addition to the above, Whale Rock Buoy will be changed from physical AIS to virtual AIS (via Flannan Island, Haskeir & St. Kilda) which would require re-programming of AIS unit in these 3 locations without requiring any hardware change. Hardware & Software Requirement We would require purchasing following pieces of hardware for this project. 12 x AIS base stations with VHF Antennas 12 x 4G Routers with VPN capabilities Software development and integration to IGNITION is critical part of this project Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d81a45-36a7-46a5-b415-2c6aa034eeab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

31711110 - Transceivers

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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