--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Hire of Liferafts and Lifejackets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2018-05-08" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Hire of Liferafts and Lifejackets Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39eff54f-7042-4560-ae4f-3ddfa80d07a4.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Hire of Liferafts and Lifejackets," aimed at supplying serviced and maintained lifesaving appliances for its vessels over a period of three years. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV codes for lifeboats and life jackets. The tender process is currently at the open stage, with submissions due by 16 May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2018 and will run until 28 February 2021. The delivery location is in Scotland, United Kingdom, and the budget for the contract ranges from £10,000 to £25,000. Interested parties can access the quotation documents through the Northern Lighthouse Board's buyer profile portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime safety equipment. Businesses capable of providing SOLAS and MED approved liferafts and lifejackets, as well as those who ensure compliance with MCA safety equipment regulations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for companies to deliver certification upon equipment delivery further underscores the importance of reliability and quality in the selection process, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs to expand their market presence in the maritime industry. ## Notice The Northern Lighthouse Board vessels NLV Pole Star and NLV Pharos require a 3 year hire contract to supply serviced and maintained lifesaving appliances on-board its vessels. All equipment supplied must be SOLAS and MED approved and satisfactory to the MCA to allow an MCA safety equipment certificate to be issued. All liferafts supplied should fit and be compatible with the current stowage/launching arrangements. Lifesaving appliance certificates are required to be delivered to the vessels when the liferafts and lifejackets are delivered on-board. Full details of our requirements are detailed on page 5 of this document and attached photos on pages 6-7of our current appliances 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 can be downloaded from our buyer profile http://nlb.g2b.info/, Buyer Profile, other information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0c1e-ac6a-4431-8e39-c02dcbc2fb44 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 34521400 - Lifeboats - 39525300 - Life jackets ## Release History - 8 May 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0c1e-ac6a-4431-8e39-c02dcbc2fb44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0c1e-ac6a-4431-8e39-c02dcbc2fb44 8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=317344453 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://nlb.g2b.info/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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