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title: "Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 07/10/2024"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 07/10/2024

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e28952-f930-48bd-90d0-cfd722bebcf0

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has completed a procurement process titled "Fuel Quote - NLV Pole Star - 07/10/2024," within the fuels industry category. The process involved the supply of thirty-five thousand litres of marine gas oil to be delivered to the Pole Star at Edinburgh Dock, Scotland. This contract, which was awarded on 4 October 2024, required the delivery of the specified fuel on 7 October 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, making it a limited process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of marine fuels, particularly those that can provide marine gas oil conforming to ISO 8217 DMA specifications. The requirement for a Certificate of Quality and specific delivery conditions also highlights the need for suppliers with strong quality assurance protocols. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly accessible, promoting business growth in the fuel supply sector.

## Notice

Thirty-five thousand litres (35 000L) Marine Gas Oil conforming to ISO 8217 DMA with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% to be delivered to the Pole Star, Edinburgh Dock, C/O Forth Ports, 31 Bath Rd, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7AH at 0900hr on Monday 7 October 2024. Please note that DMA Marine Gas Oil with FAME content above 0.5% volume, as per ISO 8217, will not be accepted. A Certificate of Quality will be required on the day to verify fuel. The supplier is to provide three 1L samples per tanker, two of which are to be given to the vessel. NLB representative to witness samples being taken. The bunker connection is 3" BSP. Vessel IMO Number is 9211987

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f9a308-6996-4f2c-a186-968c605aac8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,954 |
| 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 | D MCNAIR & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f9a308-6996-4f2c-a186-968c605aac8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f9a308-6996-4f2c-a186-968c605aac8c
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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