Award

Vessel First Fill

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 18:05

Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Vessel First Fill" project, which involves sourcing various items for a new vessel being constructed in Spain. This tender was conducted through an open competition under the below threshold procurement method. The contracting authority is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, with delivery scheduled for 11 August 2025 at Astilleros Gondán S.A's warehouse in Castropol, Spain. The procurement process initially entered the tender stage on 8 April 2025 and concluded with the awarding of the contract on 3 June 2025. This procurement falls under the marine equipment and miscellaneous goods categories, emphasising quality as the primary evaluation criterion.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the marine equipment and related sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality products. Companies that can manage logistics and customs processes, ensuring timely and complete deliveries to international sites, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. For SMEs like the successful supplier, Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited, this type of project can facilitate business growth by engaging in international procurement contracts, bolstering reputations, and expanding market presence. With a gross contract value of £156,000, the project highlights the potential financial benefits for successfully meeting the high standards required by public undertakings.

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Notice Title

Vessel First Fill

Notice Description

NLB have a requirement for a supplier to manage the purchase of various items for our new vessel currently being built in Spain. The Vessel First Fill Spreadsheet provides a full list of all required items, one key aspect is the quality of the products that are offered. NLB are looking for the successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to the yard in Spain including the Customs process. Please note that NLB are looking for high quality products from known manufacturers. As per the evaluation criteria the higher weighting is on quality over price. On the excel pricing document items have been marked up with makes/models/brand and specific information to provide guidance on the required standard of quality of products. Where an equivalent item is being quoted, this should be highlighted on the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your tender reply. Regulations and Standards All items are for use in a UK registered vessel. Where applicable these items must meet IMO and MCA rules in regulations. Examples being all safety equipment and all upholstered furniture, bedding to meet the UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and flame retardant. For reference: MSN 1874 The lifting gear will all have to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 1998 (with 2006 amendments) (LOLER) All standards as detailed within the links to suggested products on the vessel first fill spreadsheet. For example to meet BS EN Codes of practice All batteries for example AA, AAA must be have Nordic Ecolabel Standard. Delivery All items to be delivered at the given destination on 11 August 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time then there should be a delivery submitted for these items. All shipping, transportation, import duty, taxes, fees and all other costs are to be included in your submission. The delivery must go directly to the below address: Astilleros Gondan S.A - Warehouse Pol.Industrial Barres C/Regueira(70,73 78,81) 33794 Castropol Asturias, Spain To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959405082

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032768-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Ruth Millan
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
0131 473 3104

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

MRS J C ALTHAM & SONS (LANCASTER

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