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title: "Ships Fuel - NLV Pharos - 2021 February 24th"
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# Ships Fuel - NLV Pharos - 2021 February 24th

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a767d5f7-0641-44cf-944a-d1d779438b02

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking quotes for the supply of 140,000 litres of Marine Gas Oil, compliant with ISO 8217 DMA, for delivery to the vessel NLV Pharos at Oban Base (PA34 4LS) on 25th February 2021. This competitive quotation process, initiated as a tender on 24th February 2021, has a deadline for price submissions set for 12pm on the same date. The total estimated value of this procurement is £47,446, and it falls under the category of ship refuelling services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marine fuel supply and logistics to expand their footprint. Companies with experience in handling hazardous materials, compliance with environmental regulations, and strong health and safety management will be well-suited to compete. The supplier must be able to fulfil specific operational requirements, including providing appropriate documentation and ensuring safe delivery practices, making this contract ideal for SMEs in the maritime industry.

## Notice

Good Morning, Please provide a quote for the following: One Hundred and Forty Thousand Litres (140,000) - Marine Gas Oil - Conforming to ISO 8217 DMA with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% To be delivered to vessel NLV Pharos to Oban Base, PA34 4LS on Thursday 25th February 2021. Arrival and commencement is requested at 0900, delivery to be made by way of road tanker in 4 loads of 35, 000L The supplier is to supply appropriate Bunker Delivery Note with a Fuel Quality Report and equipment for drawing off samples prior to/during delivery. Samples will be witnessed by ships crew, no pre-drawn samples. The vessel will require and retain TWO samples from EACH tanker. This paperwork and sampling should be in accordance/compliance with the relevant MARPOL Annex VI stipulations and guidance. Vessel IMO Number is 9338606. The vessel will be receiving the bunkers via a standard 3" threaded pipe connection. Please provide prices by 12pm today, pricing to be sent to Procurement@nlb.org.uk. Please note; Suppliers shall at all times comply with the following provisions:- . Health and Safety at Work etc Act and relevant regulations . Employees (and contractors) must be familiar and understand, apply and comply with risk assessments, safe systems of work and transport documents and carry these within the vehicle . The supplier shall be aware of the requirements of MARPOL and the Environmental Protection Act and provide a tanker spill response kit and plug scuppers to prevent fuel from escaping. Note - NLB will provide absorbent socks around the tanker delivering fuel to divert any spillages as much as possible away from water courses. . The provisions laid down by the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations (ADR) as amended from time to time . Bunkering Operations are to be conducted in accordance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). No ignition sources are within 25 metres (safe zone) of any bunker flange and/or vent pipes associated with the transfer operation. . Bunkering operations are to take place during daylight hours . Notification (including relevant documentation) must be given to the relevant controller of the premises of the bunker arrival . Communication arrangements (to enable instructions and for use during emergency situations) will be provided by NLB when fuelling which will either be verbal or via intrinsically safe two way radios The personal protective equipment that must be worn by bunker drivers when delivering fuel to our ships are:- . Protective gloves . High visibility vest . Hard hat . Safety goggles . Torch (intrinsically safe) if required . Lifejacket (if within 1 metre of the water's edge however ever effort should be made to avoid this and a guideline should be used to enable the hose to be pulled in to the ship) . Eyewash

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f6c4b7-884f-4ec1-9011-585537ea4fb9 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,446 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D MCNAIR & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f6c4b7-884f-4ec1-9011-585537ea4fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f6c4b7-884f-4ec1-9011-585537ea4fb9
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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