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title: "Aids to Navigation Support Vessel Replacement"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2021-07-05"
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# Aids to Navigation Support Vessel Replacement

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c2b3e3a-7450-40e8-8b9d-e7093bd5bcc9

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the 'Aids to Navigation Support Vessel Replacement' with a budget of £30 million. This procurement is categorised under 'Ships and boats' and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 20 July 2021 at 14:00 hours, with a contract period set to begin on 29 July 2022 and concluding on 30 September 2024. The specific delivery location for the vessel is Scotland, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is selective, following a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of constructing a dynamic positioning (DP) buoy-laying and servicing vessel. Businesses involved in marine engineering, shipbuilding, or those with experience in offshore operations, hydrographic surveying, and emergency towing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project also suggests collaboration opportunities, interested vendors in the specific maritime industry should consider engaging in this competitive process to expand their operational reach.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 15 July 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 July 2021 Time: 14:00 Other 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. Please note that the closing date for returning the selection Questionnaire has been extended to Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 1400 hours. All clarifications must be submitted no later than Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1400 hours. The Vessel shall be built as a DP buoy-laying/servicing vessel capable of carrying out: *Buoy work *Inspection of navigation aids on offshore structures including wind turbines, oil and gas rigs *Hydrographic surveying and wreck finding in UK and Irish waters *Lighthouse inspections and transfer of personnel and packaged stores to lighthouses via vessels own workboat designed for rock, beach and slip landings. *Emergency towing operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199955e2-0dd8-4e8b-baa2-5920ab524619 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199955e2-0dd8-4e8b-baa2-5920ab524619
- 20 May 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199955e2-0dd8-4e8b-baa2-5920ab524619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/199955e2-0dd8-4e8b-baa2-5920ab524619
  5th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Ships-and-boats./S86S9W53G3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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