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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69e77963-0c12-4b63-af8b-dd5125951a29

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed the tender process for the installation of monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse in Scotland. This procurement falls under the industry category of surveying instruments (CPV: 38296000) and geological and geophysical instruments (CPV: 38200000). The project involves supplying various wireless sensors, a datalogger, and solar power systems to monitor structural integrity and cliff edge recession, following historic rockfalls and observed structural damages. The contract, valued at £64,521, has been awarded to SCCS Survey Equipment Limited, with the contract period spanning from 18th to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a considerable business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in high-precision monitoring equipment and related technologies. Companies with expertise in selling and potentially aiding in the installation of wireless monitoring systems would find this tender alignment beneficial to their growth. The focus on structural and geophysical instrumentation would make it most suitable for firms positioned in technical, engineering, and environmental monitoring sectors. The detailed requirements and open procurement process ensure fair competition and clear evaluation criteria, bolstering business prospects for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board will install ground and structural monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse following a number of historic rock falls from the cliff face in front of the boundary wall surrounding the lighthouse, as well as observed structural damage defects with the lighthouse itself, a remote structural monitoring system will be implemented to monitor the boundary wall and lighthouse to provide an early warning system should there be any significant movement. The lighthouse compound is on the edge of a cliff and it is important we understand the rate for recession of the cliff edge. The following equipment is required . Please note that as part of our evaluation process, your tender response will be share with our strategic partner who will be assisting NLB with the evaluation and the monitoring works at Copinsay, Requirements This project is for the supply of equipment only. Pricing schedule will be required to be completed and returned on Delta. 17 x Wireless Tilt Sensor 8 x Wireless Crack Sensor 3 x Horizontal In-Place Inclinometer and Wireless Node 1 x Wireless Datalogger & Gateway 6 x Solar Power System Please refer to Schedule of Requirements for a more 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/f7c6896a-acfa-41d8-8901-aa77cb078317 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,521 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCCS SURVEY EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c6896a-acfa-41d8-8901-aa77cb078317

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c6896a-acfa-41d8-8901-aa77cb078317
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=935023593
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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