Award

Rescue kits - Stretchers & Spinal Splints

COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 12:52

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of rescue kits, including stretchers and spinal splints. This procurement, focused on the goods category, was conducted under an open competition method, specifically a "below threshold" process, indicating its open nature to various suppliers. The tender was initiated to replace existing rescue equipment approaching the end of its lifespan, with the delivery planned for their Oban depot. The procurement process moved swiftly from the tender stage, initiated on 9th September 2025, concluding with the contract award to Data Southern Enterprises Limited T/A DS Medical on 14th November 2025. The goods are expected to be delivered between 15th November 2025 and 31st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the medical supply or emergency response equipment sectors, offering them a chance to secure government contracts. The procurement was keenly contested with five final stage bids, highlighting the competitive nature suitable for SMEs looking to expand their public sector client base. Enterprises familiar with producing certified medical and rescue equipment conforming to regulatory standards and capable of providing associated training services would have been well-suited to participate in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

Rescue kits - Stretchers & Spinal Splints

Notice Description

NLB have a requirement to purchase replacement rescue stretcher kits and spinal splints and some additional spinal splints. Amounts are: 16x stretcher kits and 16x spinal splints to replace existing ones that the 10-year lifespan expires in 2026. An additional 12x spinal splints to pair with existing SLIX stretchers that do not have a spinal splint at present and do not expire until 2033. Products must conform to CE 93/42/EEC CLASS 1. Familiarisation training options to be included and delivery will be to NLB Oban depot, PA34 4LS. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994449909

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073961-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

33192160 - Stretchers

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
NICOLA WALKER
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES LIMITED T/A DS MEDICAL

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