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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Liferafts and Lifejackets - NLV Pharos and new NLV Polestar"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Liferafts and Lifejackets - NLV Pharos and new NLV Polestar

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0aae22a6-a12a-4e7e-92de-293c59544a64

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the hire of life-saving apparatus for their vessels NLV Pharos and NLV Polestar, specifically liferafts and lifejackets. This contract, valued at £55,740.29, will span four years, from 1st February 2025 to 30th September 2029, with annual equipment exchange requirements. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tendering period ending on 12th December 2024. The industry category for this procurement falls under marine and safety equipment. The equipment provided must comply with UK Marine Equipment Regulations and Safety of Life at Sea standards, ensuring the Maritime and Coastguard Agency can issue the necessary safety equipment certificates. This contract is relevant to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in marine and safety equipment. Large businesses with capabilities in supplying compliant life-saving apparatus will find this contract attractive. Given the four-year duration and recurring need for equipment exchange, suppliers can establish a long-term relationship with the Northern Lighthouse Board while ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. The contract's global applicability expands the potential market reach for businesses beyond the UK, making it an excellent opportunity for expansion into international markets.

## Notice

Hire of Life Saving Apparatus for our 2 vessels NLV Pharos and NLV Polestar - Liferafts and Lifejackets. We would require a contract in place for 4 years, with annual same day exchange on lifejackets, and either annually or biennially same day exchange options on the liferafts at a specified UK port or drydock location. We require all equipment supplied to be compliant with new UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and in line with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), satisfying flag state requirements to allow the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to issue the safety equipment certificate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab679ef8-6831-440e-879d-98a3717f3e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,740 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURVITEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab679ef8-6831-440e-879d-98a3717f3e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab679ef8-6831-440e-879d-98a3717f3e27
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=920424173
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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