Planning

Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board is initiating a procurement process for a Cable Management System at the Oban Base, focusing on shore-to-ship power. This tender is currently in the planning stage, as of 25 February 2026, with a milestone engagement due by 13 March 2026. Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Board is classified as a central government public authority. The contract involves supply, installation support, commissioning, and maintenance of the cable system, with delivery set within the UK. The estimated contract start date is 1 June 2026 and could extend until 28 February 2031, offering potential for renewal.

This tender invites businesses that specialise in power distribution systems, heavy machinery, or specialised transport and lifting devices to grow their business through collaboration with a central government body. It presents a substantial growth opportunity for suppliers of goods and services related to power distribution cables, cranes, and heavy-lift ship services, whose expertise aligns with the tender's requirements. The procurement method actively encourages market engagement, providing a valuable platform for companies adept at offering comprehensive support services and innovative solutions in cable management systems, ensuring long-term business development prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base

Notice Description

The contract scope covers the supply, delivery, installation support, commissioning, and maintenance of a shore-to-ship cable management system at Oban Base. This includes all associated equipment, software (if applicable), training for NLB and vessel crews, and ongoing support services. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017117183

Planning Information

Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to register interest or for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016836-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

31320000 - Power distribution cables

33948000 - Cadaver lifter or transfer devices

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors

42415110 - Forklift trucks

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

60651400 - Heavy-lift ship services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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