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title: "NLB Pole Star - Safety and Life Saving Equipment"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASTILLEROS GONDAN SA"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# NLB Pole Star - Safety and Life Saving Equipment

Buyer: ASTILLEROS GONDAN SA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63a09ad2-cc28-4e4a-87cf-3edaee655e27

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## Summary

The tender process is being conducted by ASTILLEROS GONDAN SA for the supply of safety and life-saving equipment for their new Pole Star vessel, which is currently under construction at Gondan Shipbuilders. This procurement falls under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The project is located in Spain and is in the 'Tender' stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 10th March 2025 and concluding by 27th September 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the estimated value of the contract ranges between £80,000 and £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of safety and life-saving equipment, especially those looking to expand their market presence in the maritime industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria that favour such organisations. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality safety equipment can benefit from this opportunity to support ASTILLEROS GONDAN SA and establish a foothold in the European market, potentially leading to long-term collaborations.

## Notice

Supply of safety and life-saving equipment for the new Pole Star vessel for NLB, currently under construction in Gondan Shipbuilders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603c710d-f145-4056-8185-e1e2db017e66 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ASTILLEROS GONDAN SA |
| Locality | ALLANDE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603c710d-f145-4056-8185-e1e2db017e66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603c710d-f145-4056-8185-e1e2db017e66
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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