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title: "Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 5 February 2020"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3700e407-aeae-47ab-bb93-98c52710a765"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 5 February 2020

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3700e407-aeae-47ab-bb93-98c52710a765

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has conducted a procurement process for the supply of marine gas oil bunkers titled "Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 5 February 2020". This tender falls under the industry category of ship refuelling services and was located at the Northern Lighthouse Board Base in Oban, Argyle, PA34 4LS. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period ending on 4th February 2020, and the contract awarded on 5th February, lasting until 6th February 2020. The value of the contract awarded is £35,563.50.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fuel supply and delivery services. Businesses equipped to handle maritime fuel logistics and compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders from the Northern Lighthouse Board or similar organisations. Engaging in such contracts can significantly support growth by establishing valued relationships with government authorities and enhancing service capabilities in the marine industry.

## Notice

The Pole Star requires FUEL OIL Bunkers as follows; 105,000L Marine Gas Oil (One Hundred and Five Thousand Litres) conforming to ISO8217 with a maximum Sulphur content of 0.1%, to be delivered to the vessel on the morning of Wednesday 5th February 2020, at Northern Lighthouse Board Base, Gallanach Road, Oban, Argyle, PA34 4LS. Arrival and commencement is requested at 0900hrs . Delivery to be by way of Road Tanker, in 3 loads of 35,000L. The supplier is to supply appropriate Bunker Delivery Note with a Fuel Quality Report and equipment for drawing off samples prior to/during delivery. Samples will be witnessed by ships crew, no pre-drawn samples. The vessel will require and retain TWO samples from EACH tanker. This paperwork and sampling should be in accordance/compliance with the relevant MARPOL Annex VI stipulations and guidance. Vessel IMO Number is 9211987. The vessel will be receiving the bunkers via a standard 3" threaded pipe connection. Please kindly send pricing to procurement@nlb.org.uk by 12:00hrs, 04 February 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e156a-5d8a-4d4b-837a-4737525b441e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,563 |
| 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 | D MCNAIR & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e156a-5d8a-4d4b-837a-4737525b441e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32e156a-5d8a-4d4b-837a-4737525b441e
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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