--- title: "GB-Edinburgh: ISO Certification 2024 to 2029" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2024-01-31" --- # GB-Edinburgh: ISO Certification 2024 to 2029 Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c9590e-bd6a-4097-959e-27455a2c3da1.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board based in Edinburgh has initiated a tender process for ISO Certification services from 2024 to 2029. This opportunity falls under the industry category of certification services in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 28th March 2024 and a contract period starting on 1st May 2024 until 30th April 2029, calling for auditors with specific skills and qualifications to operate in remote island locations with challenging access requirements. This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in certification services to participate in delivering ISO certification standards for the Northern Lighthouse Board. Businesses with experience in integrated audits for ISO standards and auditors equipped for remote island work are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 100,000 and a minimum value of GBP 50,000, appealing to auditors and certification specialists looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Northern Lighthouse Board requires transfer/revalidation of ISO certification standards, if appropriate, to ensure current levels of assurance are maintained. The associated, follow-on periodic audits should be combined / integrated audits for ISO 9001,14001 & 45001 undertaken by qualified and approved auditors to enable the optimal integration of these standards. Additional audit cycles shall also be undertaken against ISO 27001 by qualified and approved auditors on behalf of the certification body. 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. 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 shall be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Auditors shall be required to operate in remote island locations some of which are accessible only by sea or air, therefore must be prepared, when and where appropriate, to fly by helicopter and be accommodated on board a sea going tender or vessel. Auditors will require to have sufficient fitness to navigate difficult terrain underfoot, climb vertical ladders, work at height when visiting lighthouses, and operate on lighthouse balconies wearing a suitable safety harness. Evidence of valid Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) certification shall be required or confirmation provided that certification will be obtained prior to the commencement of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec29cc4-d02f-4b0e-8e7f-cfe1ff30e8d2 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2029 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79132000 - Certification services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec29cc4-d02f-4b0e-8e7f-cfe1ff30e8d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec29cc4-d02f-4b0e-8e7f-cfe1ff30e8d2 31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-ISO-Certification-2024-to-2029/2Z444C4245 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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