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title: "GB-EDINBURGH: Tunnel Thrusters Overhaul - NLV Pole Star"
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# GB-EDINBURGH: Tunnel Thrusters Overhaul - NLV Pole Star

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16ac6c38-4804-49c1-b4a3-4ff9fee3f431

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking services for the overhaul of Tunnel Thrusters on the NLV Pole Star, which is scheduled to be in drydock from 4 September to 20 September 2018 for maintenance and surveys. This tender is currently at the active stage, having been published on 20 June 2018, with a tender period that closed on 28 June 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a budget range of £25,000 to £50,000. The services required fall under the vessel repair services category (CPV 50241100) within the marine services classification (CPV 98360000), and delivery may extend to various regions, including the UK and overseas territories.

This contract presents opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vessel maintenance and marine services. The nature of the work required may attract businesses with expertise in mechanical repairs, maintenance services, and operational support within the maritime industry. Given the Northern Lighthouse Board’s openness to caring for SMEs, businesses aiming to grow in this sector could find a competitive advantage by participating in such tenders, thereby expanding their portfolios and gaining valuable experience in public sector contracts.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 August 2018 for the following reason: We have not made an award on this requirement based on no replies received.The Northern Lighthouse Board have a requirement to overhaul both Tunnel Thrusters on NLV Pole Star which is due to de-mobilise in a Drydock (location to be confirmed) in September 2018 for a 3 week period to conduct annual maintenance and surveys. Work is planned to commence 4 September 2018 and end 20 September 2018 when NLV Pole Star is in a Drydock. A description of the full requirements of the Tunnel Thrusters overhaul are detailed within the quotation documents. 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 quotation documents and are available to download from our buyer profile https://nlb.g2b.info/, Buyer Profile, Other information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2b476a-3464-4f74-a0f2-3693f5d97dff |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 08:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2b476a-3464-4f74-a0f2-3693f5d97dff
- 20 Jun 2018 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2b476a-3464-4f74-a0f2-3693f5d97dff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2b476a-3464-4f74-a0f2-3693f5d97dff
  23rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=328231545
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.g2b.info/

## Provenance

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