Tender

GB-Edinburgh: ISO Certification 2024 to 2029

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board based in Edinburgh has initiated a tender process for ISO Certification services from 2024 to 2029. This opportunity falls under the industry category of certification services in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 28th March 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st May 2024 until 30th April 2029, calling for auditors with specific skills and qualifications to operate in remote island locations with challenging access requirements.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in certification services to participate in delivering ISO certification standards for the Northern Lighthouse Board. Businesses with experience in integrated audits for ISO standards and auditors equipped for remote island work are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 100,000 and a minimum value of GBP 50,000, appealing to auditors and certification specialists looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: ISO Certification 2024 to 2029

Notice Description

Northern Lighthouse Board requires transfer/revalidation of ISO certification standards, if appropriate, to ensure current levels of assurance are maintained. The associated, follow-on periodic audits should be combined / integrated audits for ISO 9001,14001 & 45001 undertaken by qualified and approved auditors to enable the optimal integration of these standards. Additional audit cycles shall also be undertaken against ISO 27001 by qualified and approved auditors on behalf of the certification body. 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. 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 shall be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Auditors shall be required to operate in remote island locations some of which are accessible only by sea or air, therefore must be prepared, when and where appropriate, to fly by helicopter and be accommodated on board a sea going tender or vessel. Auditors will require to have sufficient fitness to navigate difficult terrain underfoot, climb vertical ladders, work at height when visiting lighthouses, and operate on lighthouse balconies wearing a suitable safety harness. Evidence of valid Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) certification shall be required or confirmation provided that certification will be obtained prior to the commencement of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec29cc4-d02f-4b0e-8e7f-cfe1ff30e8d2
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification 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
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 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
Fred Davidson
Contact Email
fred.davidson@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441314733136

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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