Tender

GB-Edinburgh: Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Comminications

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

07 May 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), headquartered in Edinburgh, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Communications system. This initiative aims to modernise the communication methods used for monitoring remote assets in lighthouses and buoys across Scotland and the Isle of Man. The tender is open for submissions until 3rd June 2021, with a contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and running until 30th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the budget for this project is between £50,000 and £100,000. The relevant industry categories include communications networks and telecommunications services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in M2M communication technologies, including cellular and satellite communications. Companies with capabilities in reliable and secure communication systems are encouraged to engage in this competitive process. The procurement aims to select a single dedicated supplier for the M2M communication services, which opens pathways for innovative providers to contribute to the enhancement of the NLB's operational infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Comminications

Notice Description

Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland & Isle of Man. NLB are vested with responsibility for the superintendence and management of all associated lighthouses, buoys and beacons. NLB operate a monitoring system to remotely monitor and control operation of remote assets. Presently, NLB is working towards replacing the old monitoring system with new modern system. As a part of this upgrade, NLB is upgrading communication system used by remote equipment in lighthouses & buoys. Existing systems use 4 types of communication - PSTN, GSM, Radio & Satellite. With the new system NLB aim to use 3G, 4G, Broadband over fixed line and Satellite Broadband (limited to offshore places where 3G/4G signal not available). Broadband over fixed line service will be delivered by our existing suppliers BT & Daisy Communications. Hence this service is not included in the scope of this project. The rest of communication types - termed as Machine to Machine (M2M) Communication, NLB is looking for single dedicated supplier to provide this service. The Supplier must be able to provide secure, resilient, and reliable M2M communication through cellular & satellite technologies. Satellite option is only considered on locations where 3G/4G coverage do not exist. Please refer to Tender Documents for the detailed specification 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/cc428aa0-7a3c-4c48-8831-6f172f9c59e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 Over 5 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
Ruth Millan
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
01314733104

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

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