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title: "Ships Fuel - NLV Pole Star - 2020 July 22nd"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Ships Fuel - NLV Pole Star - 2020 July 22nd

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388903f7-41f0-4144-aba9-c5eab5c48796

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the supply of 70,000 litres of Marine Gas Oil for the NLV Pole Star. This procurement, classified under ship refuelling services, is taking place in Scotland. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd July 2020, with delivery required at Inverness Harbour by 9:00 hours on the same day. The tender period closed on 21st July 2020, and the total value of the tender is £19,516, following a competitive quotation procurement method.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fuel supply and marine services to engage with a prominent governmental body. Suppliers capable of adhering to MARPOL Annex VI regulations and providing necessary documentation and sampling are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses with experience in delivering marine fuels or those located in close proximity to Inverness may find this contract a beneficial avenue for growth.

## Notice

The NLV Pole Star requires bunkers, can you please quote for the follows; Seventy thousand (70,000) litres Marine Gas Oil conforming to ISO 8217 DMA with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%. To be delivered to the vessel at Inverness Harbour, IV1 1SU (quay to be confirmed upon arrival to port) on Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at 09.00 hours. Delivery to be made by Road Tanker in 2 loads of 35,000L. Supplier to provide a sample and delivery note containing all of the relevant information before pumping commences in compliance with Marpol Annex VI Regulations. Supplier 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 No. 9211987. 3" pipe connection required to connect to vessel's delivery point. Please provide prices by 12pm today. Please kindly send pricing to procurement@nlb.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59030481-a71b-47f1-8c6c-fc08c0260b6a |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 23 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,516 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OILFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59030481-a71b-47f1-8c6c-fc08c0260b6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59030481-a71b-47f1-8c6c-fc08c0260b6a
  31st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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