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title: "GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse"
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# GB-Edinburgh: Monitoring Equipment - Copinsay Lighthouse

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb4a438f-31b5-4983-81d7-3d3d6792e5c0

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking tenders for the provision of monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse in Edinburgh. This project, classified under the industry category of surveying instruments, falls within the broader sector of geological and geophysical instruments. The procurement process, currently in the open tender stage, requires the supply and installation of various wireless sensor systems to monitor structural integrity and cliff recession. The deadline for tender submissions is 5 February 2025, with the project set to commence on 14 March 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2025. The total contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in monitoring equipment to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria highlighted by the contracting authority. Companies with expertise in wireless monitoring systems and ground surveying technology will find this project to be well-aligned with their capabilities. The successful supplier will play a crucial role in providing essential safety and monitoring equipment, contributing to the operational security of the Copinsay Lighthouse.

## Notice

The Northern Lighthouse Board will install ground and structural monitoring equipment at Copinsay Lighthouse following a number of historic rock falls from the cliff face in front of the boundary wall surrounding the lighthouse, as well as observed structural damage defects with the lighthouse itself, a remote structural monitoring system will be implemented to monitor the boundary wall and lighthouse to provide an early warning system should there be any significant movement. The lighthouse compound is on the edge of a cliff and it is important we understand the rate for recession of the cliff edge. The following equipment is required . Please note that as part of our evaluation process, your tender response will be share with our strategic partner who will be assisting NLB with the evaluation and the monitoring works at Copinsay, Requirements This project is for the supply of equipment only. Pricing schedule will be required to be completed and returned on Delta. 17 x Wireless Tilt Sensor 8 x Wireless Crack Sensor 3 x Horizontal In-Place Inclinometer and Wireless Node 1 x Wireless Datalogger & Gateway 6 x Solar Power System Please refer to Schedule of Requirements for a more detailed specification 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0d215-154b-480e-9e50-238b4cee5543 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38296000 - Surveying instruments

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0d215-154b-480e-9e50-238b4cee5543

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f0d215-154b-480e-9e50-238b4cee5543
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Edinburgh:-Monitoring-Equipment---Copinsay-Lighthouse/632A242657
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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