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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Liferafts and Lifejackets - NLV Pharos and new NLV Polestar"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Liferafts and Lifejackets - NLV Pharos and new NLV Polestar

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a28bb311-f4e8-46ee-99c4-574f8f92243d

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, based in Edinburgh, has initiated an open tender for the hire of safety equipment, specifically liferafts and lifejackets, for its vessels NLV Pharos and NLV Polestar. This procurement process is categorised under safety equipment and marine equipment (CPV codes 35113000 and 34930000) and is expected to run from 1st February 2025 to 31st July 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11th November 2024. The safety equipment must comply with UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and SOLAS standards to ensure certification by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

This tender offers a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime safety equipment manufacturing and maintenance. Companies able to provide compliant life-saving apparatus on a regular exchange basis at specified UK locations are well-suited to compete. With a contract value between £25,000 and £50,000, this is an attractive proposition for established firms in the maritime services sector looking to expand their operational footprint or secure a stable, long-term contract with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

Hire of Life Saving Apparatus for our 2 vessels NLV Pharos and NLV Polestar - Liferafts and Lifejackets. We would require a contract in place for 4 years, with annual same day exchange on lifejackets, and either annually or biennially same day exchange options on the liferafts at a specified UK port or drydock location. We require all equipment supplied to be compliant with new UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and in line with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), satisfying flag state requirements to allow the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to issue the safety equipment certificate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb99de5-021a-4e35-97b6-379489d39364 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb99de5-021a-4e35-97b6-379489d39364

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb99de5-021a-4e35-97b6-379489d39364
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=898499750
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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