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

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e35ec8e-1068-42f4-9f87-f342b5a3d132

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking quotes for the delivery of 70,000 litres of Marine Gas Oil conforming to ISO8217 specifications. This procurement process, which is at the Award stage, has a total contract value of £13,027 and is set to take place between 22nd April and 23rd April 2020 at the Northern Lighthouse Board Base located in Oban, Scotland. Suppliers must submit their quotations by 21st April 2020, as this tender falls under a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the marine fuel industry, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business by fulfilling the requirements for ship refuelling services. Businesses that are equipped to meet stringent delivery protocols and provide compliant documentation, such as a Bunker Delivery Note and Fuel Quality Report, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will play a vital role in supporting maritime operations and enhancing service delivery for the Northern Lighthouse Board.

## Notice

The Pole Star requires FUEL OIL Bunkers as follows; 70,000L Marine Gas Oil (Seventy Thousand Litres) conforming to ISO8217 with a maximum Sulphur content of 0.1%, to be delivered to the vessel on the morning of Wednesday 22nd April 2020, at Northern Lighthouse Board Base, Gallanach Road, Oban, Argyle, PA34 4LS. Arrival and commencement is requested at 0900. Delivery to be by way of Road Tanker, in 2 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7997719c-f8c0-4948-90cb-e0cc71055d68 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 23 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,027 |
| 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 | FRANK ARMITT & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7997719c-f8c0-4948-90cb-e0cc71055d68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7997719c-f8c0-4948-90cb-e0cc71055d68
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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