--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Comminications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2021-05-07" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Comminications Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60e1f2ba-b05f-41d0-8083-cbf6bee2f83b.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), headquartered in Edinburgh, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Machine to Machine (M2M) Monitoring Communications system. This initiative aims to modernise the communication methods used for monitoring remote assets in lighthouses and buoys across Scotland and the Isle of Man. The tender is open for submissions until 3rd June 2021, with a contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and running until 30th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the budget for this project is between £50,000 and £100,000. The relevant industry categories include communications networks and telecommunications services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in M2M communication technologies, including cellular and satellite communications. Companies with capabilities in reliable and secure communication systems are encouraged to engage in this competitive process. The procurement aims to select a single dedicated supplier for the M2M communication services, which opens pathways for innovative providers to contribute to the enhancement of the NLB's operational infrastructure. ## Notice Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland & Isle of Man. NLB are vested with responsibility for the superintendence and management of all associated lighthouses, buoys and beacons. NLB operate a monitoring system to remotely monitor and control operation of remote assets. Presently, NLB is working towards replacing the old monitoring system with new modern system. As a part of this upgrade, NLB is upgrading communication system used by remote equipment in lighthouses & buoys. Existing systems use 4 types of communication - PSTN, GSM, Radio & Satellite. With the new system NLB aim to use 3G, 4G, Broadband over fixed line and Satellite Broadband (limited to offshore places where 3G/4G signal not available). Broadband over fixed line service will be delivered by our existing suppliers BT & Daisy Communications. Hence this service is not included in the scope of this project. The rest of communication types - termed as Machine to Machine (M2M) Communication, NLB is looking for single dedicated supplier to provide this service. The Supplier must be able to provide secure, resilient, and reliable M2M communication through cellular & satellite technologies. Satellite option is only considered on locations where 3G/4G coverage do not exist. Please refer to Tender Documents for the detailed specification 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/cc428aa0-7a3c-4c48-8831-6f172f9c59e7 | | 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 | 7 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412000 - Communications network - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 32581000 - Data-communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 7 May 2021 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc428aa0-7a3c-4c48-8831-6f172f9c59e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc428aa0-7a3c-4c48-8831-6f172f9c59e7 7th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Machine-to-Machine-(M2M)-Monitoring-Comminications/J8S4MC7WN8 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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