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THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS

Northern Lighthouse Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2022 at 12:15

Award Notice
Tender

27 Oct 2021 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking suppliers for "The Supply of Mooring Components" in support of its fleets of Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs). This procurement, classified under the goods category, is now complete and involved an open tender process for items such as chains and mooring equipment, vital for maintaining navigational buoyage across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The procurement process, which began on 14th January 2022, was aimed at fulfilling the board's needs until a future collaborative procurement with the General Lighthouse Authority is established. The contract was signed on 13th January 2022, amounting to £226,000, and was focused on delivering specific requirements to be used out of Oban, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marine equipment sector, particularly those specialising in mooring components and chains. Businesses equipped to meet the Lloyd's Rules and ISO 1704 standards would find this procurement appealing, as compliance with these quality criteria was crucial for selection. Given the emphasis on social value, lead time, and technical specifications in the award criteria, suppliers with innovative solutions and strong quality control measures are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS

Notice Description

In support of NLB's fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, NLB use significant quantities of mooring equipment The majority of mooring components will be used in the deployment of navigational buoyage. Navigational buoys serve as markers for navigation in many of the channels, coastal regions and seaways of the United Kingdom and Ireland. NLB service these out of Oban and currently have circa 200 buoys within their waters. This Invitation to Tender process addresses the interim requirements for NLB until another collaborative GLA procurement for mooring-related components is put in place. This requirement covers an eighteen month period to bridge the gap before a joint GLA procurement is established. Requirements are for 4 sizes of chain (19mm to 38mm) supplied in 100metre lengths. Forelock and clenching shackles and 5 tonne Sinkers. All components must comply with Lloyds Rules ISO 1704 Material Requirement : U3 to Lloyds Rules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In support of NLB's fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, NLB use significant quantities of mooring equipment The majority of mooring components will be used in the deployment of navigational buoyage. Navigational buoys serve as markers for navigation in many of the channels, coastal regions and seaways of the United Kingdom and Ireland. NLB service these out of Oban and currently have circa 200 buoys within their waters. This Invitation to Tender process addresses the interim requirements for NLB until another collaborative GLA procurement for mooring-related components is put in place. This requirement covers an eighteen month period to bridge the gap before a joint GLA procurement is established. Product Requirements DescriptionQuantity CHAIN - 19MM OPEN LINK - METRE*300 CHAIN - 26MM OPEN LINK - METRE*400 CHAIN - 32 MM OPEN LINK - METRE*500 CHAIN - 38 MM OPEN LINK - METRE*1,500 SHACKLES FORELOCK TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN400 SHACKLE - CLENCHING - TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN200 SINKER - 5 TONNE5 *Supplied in 100m lengths Material Specification Requirements (as detailed in Appendix A) Where called for all chain and shackles shall conform to the recommendations of the following international and British Standards: Lloyds Rules ISO 1704 MATERIAL U3 to Lloyds Rules Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f0b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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)

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

44540000 - Chain

44542000 - Parts of chain

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A joint General Lighthouse Authority tender will be started early in 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Offspring International Ltd

Further Information

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