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GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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02 Jun 2023 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the AIS Enhancement Project in Scotland. The project involves introducing new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations at various lighthouses over a 2-year period. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a contract value of £167,488. The tender period ended on May 31, 2023, and the contract will be effective from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

This opportunity to enhance AIS capabilities could be beneficial for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in data-transmission equipment and transceivers. Businesses offering AIS base stations, VHF antennas, 4G routers with VPN capabilities, and software development for integration purposes could find this tender well-suited for competitive participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project

Notice Description

The Northern Lighthouse Board's is working towards enhancement of AIS capabilities by introducing new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. This project will be over a 2-year period. Estimated 6 sites per year. AIS Locations Location of new sites to transmit AIS messages (base station) along with Virtual AIS messages "on-demand" 1) Buchan Ness Lighthouse, 2) Duncansby Head Lighthouse, 3) Dunnet Head Lighthouse, 4) Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, 5) Point of Ayre Lighthouse, 6) St. Abbs Lighthouse Location of new sites to transmit Virtual AIS messages (permanent transmission) 1) Sandy Riddle Virtual AIS (via Duncansby Head), 2) Stroma Skerries Virtual AIS (via Dunnet Head & Duncansby Head) Location of existing AIS sites to undergo enhancement work (change to a base station) to include ability to transmit virtual AIS "on-demand" 1)Corsewall Lighthouse, 2) Eilean Glas Lighthouse, 3)Fife Ness Lighthouse, 4) Neist Point Lighthouse, 5) Rubh Re Lighthouse In addition to the above, Whale Rock Buoy will be changed from physical AIS to virtual AIS (via Flannan Island, Haskeir & St. Kilda) which would require re-programming of AIS unit in these 3 locations without requiring any hardware change. Hardware & Software Requirement We would require purchasing following pieces of hardware for this project. 12 x AIS base stations with VHF Antennas 12 x 4G Routers with VPN capabilities Software development and integration to IGNITION is critical part of this project 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/830001ad-4dd8-48d1-a780-d6ac022333dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31711110 - Transceivers

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,488 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,488 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMR INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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