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Legal Support

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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25 Feb 2021 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is currently engaged in procuring legal support services for the replacement of the NLV Pole Star vessel. This tender, titled "Legal Support," falls within the legal services industry and is focused on ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Regulations and the Government's "Green Book" approval process. The procurement period began on 1 December 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 1 December 2025, with a total contract value of £90,000. The tender was completed as of 21 December 2020, and the end date for submission was 16 November 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for law firms experienced in maritime contract law, EU regulations, and public sector procurement. Businesses that can provide legal advice encompassing risk management, contract negotiation, and compliance with specialised maritime laws would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract duration and the diverse legal requirements outlined, firms with a strong track record in delivering legal services related to shipbuilding and procurement processes will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support

Notice Description

NLB wish to appoint a Legal Services Provider for services to support the Procurement process, contract award and contract delivery activties to replace NLV Pole Star with a replacement vessel. The Procurement activity will follow the Governments approval process "Green Book". NLB also have a requirement for Procurement Assurance Advice as part of the process that will be completed with the Department for Transport. NLB follow the UK Procurement Regulations and will complete a Commercial Assurance Framework with the DfT for each stage of the Procurement Process. Assurance will be required for each stage of the Outsourcing Playbook version 2 dated June 2020. The requirement will be for Legal support and advice from December 2020 to the completion of the ship build in 2024 and for the warranty period after the build, expected to be for one year therefore 2025. It is important for NLB to appoint a contractor who can demonstrate previous experience covering the Green Book and the Outsourcing Playbook in additon to the following key aspects 1. Consideration and support on all contract matters 2. Assistance with the preparation of the tender documents and subsequent award agreement 3. Terms and Conditions - knowledge and experience of BIMCO for shipbuilding. 4. Insurance, required by NLB and the successful yard, in addition to their supply chain (as appropriate) 5. Risk - what should be retained by the letting authority, what can be passed to the successful yard. In addition to legal advice relating to any potential risk transfer options. 6. Contract Law - English and Scottish 7. EU Law (including the resolution of Brexit conglicts and clarifications). 8. Public Sector Procurement Law 9. Experience and Knowledge of Maritime ship building contract and dispute resolution 10. Health and Safety Law associated with Ship building. 11. Dispute Resolution - Impact within the ITT Documents including the various contractual interfaces 12. Environmental Law 13. Arbitration Services 14. Contract negotiation services 15. Letter of Assurance for the Procurement process to the effect that NLB have an effective contract, mitigated risk and identified residual risk. Route to market is unclear at this stage, a PIN has been advertised within the European Market at the start of October 2020 to notify the market of NLB requirements. The actual notice maybe placed outwith this market and following World Trade Organisation instead. Knowledge of these options and the provisiono of best legal advice and direction will be required. The successful contractor will be required to provide support to NLB at various stages of the Assurance process, this may also include attending the Commercial Assurance Board (CAB) meetings to provide support. Timelines for the process are detailed in table 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-985a2100-eb27-4209-bcb1-fe17d81618cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f220069-5721-4894-945f-6a34028560a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2020 - 21 Dec 2025 Over 5 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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