--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: Ship Management Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-01-23" --- # GB-Edinburgh: Ship Management Software Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b512bdd-0197-46ea-83f0-9525a705e180.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) based in Edinburgh, UK, has issued a tender titled "Ship Management Software" for the replacement of current systems with an enterprise-based approach. The procurement stage is currently open, with a deadline for tender submission of February 20, 2024. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2032. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for software package and information systems. The tender has a minimum value of £100,000 and a total value of £500,000. This tender by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses specialized in IT software packages and related services are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. The software solution sought should comply with ISM code requirements and have MCA and Classification Society approval. The selected software should be a collaborative tool accessible to both ship and shore personnel, integrating various modules such as crew management, maintenance planning, and auditing, offering a unified solution for vessel management. ## Notice Requirements The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) operates two vessels NLV Pole Star and NLV Pharos to support and maintain its Aids to Navigation around Scotland and the Isle of Man. A replacement NLV Pole Star currently under construction will enter service in June 2025. Vessels are UK flagged and use Lloyds Register as Classification Society. Currently we utilise the following systems to manage the process by excel spreadsheets, Marine Planned Maintenance, Marine Storekeeper, SharePoint, Q-Pulse, Ships P drive, Chris 21, Outlook, ISM paper copies. Project Scope NLB are seeking to replace current systems with an enterprise based approach initially utilising modules for crew, rostering, training records and crew certification, planned maintenance, storekeeping, vessel certification and auditing. The vessels currently meet the ISM code and are audited annually, the software system selected should have a proven track record and be acceptable to MCA and Classification Society for the management of vessels under the ISM Code. It will be a collaborative tool available to ship(s) and shore with one version of the truth. NLB will require a single solution software to manage all modules. NLB require an off the shelf product we are not looking for the design or development of software. Please refer to tender document for the full scope of requirements. 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/bc5cdbbd-9d94-4077-8c0d-3acd34f692a2 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 23 Jan 2024 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5cdbbd-9d94-4077-8c0d-3acd34f692a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5cdbbd-9d94-4077-8c0d-3acd34f692a2 23rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Ship-Management-Software/J3NVHWJ3F3 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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