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title: "GB-OBAN: Heavy Duty Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC/Helibags)"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# GB-OBAN: Heavy Duty Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC/Helibags)

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-055dee20-b420-4f5a-8c76-d354c19fba96

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking suppliers for Heavy Duty Reusable Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (commonly known as Helibags) through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £25,000, requires items that can hold up to 500kgs and adhere to the BS EN ISO 21898:2005 certification standards. The tender is currently in the active stage and submissions must be made by 22nd February 2017. Deliveries are to be made in Scotland, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing polypropylene goods, particularly those specialising in industrial packaging products. Businesses that provide innovative solutions or demonstrate compliance with specified safety standards may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, fostering potential growth and partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Northern Lighthouse Board require a contract for the supply of Heavy Duty Reusable Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (Helibags) for underslinging under helicopters. The bags will require to be certified for underslinging and will be required to hold up to 500kgs. The bags should also comply with BS EN ISO 21898:2005 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The tender documents can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info/, other information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33547e4b-2e8f-4a6d-a63c-6071e941cda3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 18930000 - Sacks and bags
- 18937000 - Goods-packing sacks
- 19732000 - Polypropylene

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33547e4b-2e8f-4a6d-a63c-6071e941cda3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33547e4b-2e8f-4a6d-a63c-6071e941cda3
  27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237183892
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://nlb.g2b.info/

## Provenance

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