This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Tender

30 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Stornoway Port Authority has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of three mooring buoys with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes each. This contract, located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK (region UKM64), was conducted through an open procedure under the industry category of goods. The entire tender process, from issuance to award, spanned several months, culminating in the contract signing on 5th December 2023. The port authority aims to use these mooring buoys at its Deep Water Terminal, which is currently under construction. The awarded contract, worth £307,954, was granted to Hydrosphere UK Ltd. Key dates in the procurement included the tender period closing on 29th September 2023 and the award publication on 7th October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing high-load mooring buoys. Businesses that can ensure the safety of personnel during the attachment and disconnection of vessel mooring lines would be well-suited to this type of procurement. Moreover, firms with a proven track record in delivering similar projects and compliant quality assurance systems could find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio. As the project progresses, additional requirements for marine infrastructure may arise, offering further opportunities for continued business growth and collaboration with Stornoway Port Authority.

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Notice Title

Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys

Notice Description

Supply of 3 No. mooring buoys, each with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Port Authority wishes to purchase 3 No. mooring buoys for use at its Deep Water Terminal, currently under construction. A description of the requirement is set out in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,954 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stornoway Port Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2XS
Postcode Area
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hydrosphere UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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