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title: "NLV Pole Star Fuel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99f85281-8664-4b24-9cc5-cd7452b38142"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2023-04-03"
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# NLV Pole Star Fuel

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99f85281-8664-4b24-9cc5-cd7452b38142

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for Ship refuelling services to Certas Energy UK Limited T/A Scottish Fuels. The procurement process, titled NLV Pole Star Fuel, involved a competitive quotation (below threshold) method. The contract, worth £33,060 GBP, was completed on 28th March 2023. The delivery address is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 29th March 2023.

This tender for Marine Gas Oil presents an opportunity for businesses in the ship refuelling services industry or related sectors to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suitable to compete may find this tender particularly appealing. The contract, initiated through a tender process, offers a potential avenue for growth and collaboration in the maritime fuel supply sector.

## Notice

Sixty Thousand litres (60,000) - Marine Gas Oil - conforming to ISO 8217 DMA with a maximum Sulphur content of 0.1%, To be delivered to the vessel at 0900 hrs on Wednesday 29 March 2023, at Inverness Harbour, Berth to be confirmed. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0843d1f1-f21f-45c6-bdfe-b55830ade235 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,060 |
| 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 | CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED T/A SCOTTISH FUELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0843d1f1-f21f-45c6-bdfe-b55830ade235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0843d1f1-f21f-45c6-bdfe-b55830ade235
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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