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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Engineering Support Services Framework 2023 - 2027"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Engineering Support Services Framework 2023 - 2027

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking professional Engineering Support Services via an open procedure for a 4-year contract to assist with projects throughout Scotland, including specialist inspections and design works. The contract, titled "Engineering Support Services Framework 2023 - 2027," has a total value of £500,000 and requires tenders to be submitted by Friday 21 July at 1500 hours.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in environmental and civil engineering consultancy, marine survey services, and structural engineering, suitable for small or medium enterprises. The procurement stage is currently open, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st August 2023, providing a chance for interested businesses to contribute to various engineering projects in remote areas across Scotland.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board requires professional Engineering Support Services to support our Asset Management and Project Delivery Departments to assist with future projects and specialist inspection services which may arise over the course of a 4-year contract. The provisions of the service will be spread over a wide geographical area throughout Scotland, including the Northern and Western Isles, and the Isle of Man in some of the remotest areas. Any future projects, which are identified and deemed appropriate under this framework agreement for Engineering Support Services could require Specialist Engineers to undertake feasibility studies and design of any proposed structures, undertake inspection surveys report on findings with recommendations for remedial works and suggest improvements, at our HQ in Edinburgh, Oban, Inverness, Lerwick and Kirkwall Bases as well as a variety of Aids to Navigation (AtoN's) structures, including bridges, piers, roads etc. As part of this framework agreement the successful supplier may be required to provide technical input to designing specifications, producing bill of quantities, and providing technical advice for any potential future project from beginning to end of the NLB tendering/procurement exercises. It is anticipated that the following pipeline of work will most likely be let under this framework: *Reverse Engineering of Lighthouse Electrical Engineering System Drawings on Lighthouse Stations that do not have up to date electrical drawings. *Building Principal Inspections at our HQ, and Oban Base to report on condition and remedial works providing a 10 year programme of works *Specialist Inspections of NLB assets *Feasibility Studies and Detailed design of any new asset or major modification to an asset, including appropriate order of magnitude costings. *Load capacity inspection and assessment of NLB assets *Development of design requirements for the stainless steel HCL fall arrest system support bands around the lighthouse domes and other support brackets *Geotechnical Investigations and reporting Tenders to be submitted via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/. Please note that in order to use this service, you must register, or already be registered, as a supplier. Registration can also be completed via the above link. The closing date for receipt of tender Friday 21 July at 1500 hours 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7af954-b7f7-448f-9423-adcbd07c414f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 06:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7af954-b7f7-448f-9423-adcbd07c414f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7af954-b7f7-448f-9423-adcbd07c414f
  9th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Engineering-Support-Services-Framework-2023---2027/7GH466UC47
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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