Tender

GB-Edinburgh: Buoy Bodies

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the manufacture, construction, and delivery of buoy bodies, including two 3-metre diameter solar buoy bodies, as detailed in the provided specifications and drawings. This procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage with an open procedure method. The publication date for this tender is 19 March 2025, and the deadline for submissions is 9 April 2025. The contract period is from 30 April 2025 to 31 July 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category "Miscellaneous structures," with additional classifications such as "Marker buoys" and "Fabrication work." The project location is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing and fabrication work. Companies experienced in delivering complex structural projects, especially those involving buoy construction and solar-powered elements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this contract would not only provide financial gain but also enhance the company's portfolio within the maritime equipment and services sector. The Northern Lighthouse Board, located in Edinburgh, is the contracting authority for this project, and interested bidders should contact Ruth Millan for further details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Edinburgh: Buoy Bodies

Notice Description

Manufacture, construct and delivery the buoy bodies and associated elements as to the specification detailed below and as per drawings: Quantity 2 x 3 meter diameter solar buoy bodies Drawings: 122A/1/224C - 3 metre diameter solar powered buoy body - General Arrangements 122A/1/225C - 3 metre diameter solar powered buoy body - Details Please refer to Schedule of Requirements for full specification of requirements 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/e1c1bb7d-5f4d-4501-8518-9c27d972099e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34515100 - Marker buoys

44212320 - Miscellaneous structures

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
Ruth Millan
Contact Email
ruth.millan@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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