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GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed the tender process for the installation of monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse in Scotland. This procurement falls under the industry category of surveying instruments (CPV: 38296000) and geological and geophysical instruments (CPV: 38200000). The project involves supplying various wireless sensors, a datalogger, and solar power systems to monitor structural integrity and cliff edge recession, following historic rockfalls and observed structural damages. The contract, valued at £64,521, has been awarded to SCCS Survey Equipment Limited, with the contract period spanning from 18th to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a considerable business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in high-precision monitoring equipment and related technologies. Companies with expertise in selling and potentially aiding in the installation of wireless monitoring systems would find this tender alignment beneficial to their growth. The focus on structural and geophysical instrumentation would make it most suitable for firms positioned in technical, engineering, and environmental monitoring sectors. The detailed requirements and open procurement process ensure fair competition and clear evaluation criteria, bolstering business prospects for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board will install ground and structural monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse following a number of historic rock falls from the cliff face in front of the boundary wall surrounding the lighthouse, as well as observed structural damage defects with the lighthouse itself, a remote structural monitoring system will be implemented to monitor the boundary wall and lighthouse to provide an early warning system should there be any significant movement. The lighthouse compound is on the edge of a cliff and it is important we understand the rate for recession of the cliff edge. The following equipment is required . Please note that as part of our evaluation process, your tender response will be share with our strategic partner who will be assisting NLB with the evaluation and the monitoring works at Copinsay, Requirements This project is for the supply of equipment only. Pricing schedule will be required to be completed and returned on Delta. 17 x Wireless Tilt Sensor 8 x Wireless Crack Sensor 3 x Horizontal In-Place Inclinometer and Wireless Node 1 x Wireless Datalogger & Gateway 6 x Solar Power System Please refer to Schedule of Requirements for a more 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
ocds-b5fd17-69e77963-0c12-4b63-af8b-dd5125951a29
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c6896a-acfa-41d8-8901-aa77cb078317
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,521 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,521 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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 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

SCCS SURVEY EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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