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Marine Gas Oil - NLV Pharos

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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05 May 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Northern Lighthouse Board, involves the supply of 35,000 litres of Marine Gas Oil, conforming to ISO 8217 DMA standards with specific sulphur and FAME content requirements, to be delivered to the NLV Pharos at the NLB marine base in Oban, Scotland, on 1 August 2025. Categorised under ship refuelling services, this contract was awarded on 29 July 2025 through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a CCS Framework Agreement. The procurement was completed with the contract period running from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2027, and involves a value of £19,134.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine fuel supply sector, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-volume and specification-compliant fuel within tight deadlines could leverage this opportunity for business expansion. The awarded supplier, Certas Energy trading as Scottish Fuels, demonstrates the competitive landscape where firms with a robust supply chain and logistical expertise are well-positioned to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Marine Gas Oil - NLV Pharos

Notice Description

Thirty Five Thousand Litres (35,000) - Marine Gas Oil - Conforming to ISO 8217 DMA with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% and a FAME content below 5%. To be delivered to NLV Pharos at NLB marine base, Oban, PA34 4LS on Friday 1 August 2025 at 0900 Hours. CCS Framework Agreement: National Fuels - RM6177 LOT 103

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6f2283c-7009-4cd8-8184-787121f5fbd3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CERTAS ENERGY T/A SCOTTISH FUELS

Further Information

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