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title: "GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project"
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# GB-Edinburgh: AIS Enhancement Project

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b284f6d-1b2a-4cf1-8e8b-9f0df73c7429

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is inviting tenders for the AIS Enhancement Project in Edinburgh, aiming to enhance AIS capabilities by adding new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. The project, spanning 2 years, involves installing 12 AIS base stations and 12 4G routers with VPN capabilities. The tender deadline is April 19, 2023, with the contract period running from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This opportunity falls within the 'Transceivers' and 'Data-transmission equipment' industry categories, with a contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in hardware, software development, and integration to IGNITION. Potential bidders should focus on providing the required AIS equipment and services. Businesses adept at technology solutions and interested in the goods procurement category can leverage their expertise to compete effectively. The buying organisation, Northern Lighthouse Board, is seeking economically viable solutions to meet the project requirements, emphasising efficiency and quality in service delivery.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board's is working towards enhancement of AIS capabilities by introducing new AIS and virtual AIS transmitting locations. This project will be over a 2-year period. Estimated 6 sites per year. AIS Locations Location of new sites to transmit AIS messages (base station) along with Virtual AIS messages "on-demand" 1) Buchan Ness Lighthouse, 2) Duncansby Head Lighthouse, 3) Dunnet Head Lighthouse, 4) Kinnaird Head Lighthouse, 5) Point of Ayre Lighthouse, 6) St. Abbs Lighthouse Location of new sites to transmit Virtual AIS messages (permanent transmission) 1) Sandy Riddle Virtual AIS (via Duncansby Head), 2) Stroma Skerries Virtual AIS (via Dunnet Head & Duncansby Head) Location of existing AIS sites to undergo enhancement work (change to a base station) to include ability to transmit virtual AIS "on-demand" 1)Corsewall Lighthouse, 2) Eilean Glas Lighthouse, 3)Fife Ness Lighthouse, 4) Neist Point Lighthouse, 5) Rubh Re Lighthouse In addition to the above, Whale Rock Buoy will be changed from physical AIS to virtual AIS (via Flannan Island, Haskeir & St. Kilda) which would require re-programming of AIS unit in these 3 locations without requiring any hardware change. Hardware & Software Requirement We would require purchasing following pieces of hardware for this project. 12 x AIS base stations with VHF Antennas 12 x 4G Routers with VPN capabilities Software development and integration to IGNITION is critical part of this project 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/34d81a45-36a7-46a5-b415-2c6aa034eeab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31711110 - Transceivers
- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d81a45-36a7-46a5-b415-2c6aa034eeab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d81a45-36a7-46a5-b415-2c6aa034eeab
  22nd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-AIS-Enhancement-Project/88Y3ZW2JJD
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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