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title: "THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS"
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buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd93be78-a01f-4b58-bb61-5daec2add822

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is executing a procurement process for the supply of mooring components, primarily aimed at supporting their fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation across the United Kingdom and Ireland. This open tender, initiated on 14th January 2022, addresses their interim requirements for the next eighteen months until a larger collaborative procurement scheme is established. The contract, which encompasses the supply of chain and associated components compliant with Lloyds Rules, has an estimated value of £300,559 and requires delivery to Scotland. The tender period concluded on 13th January 2022, with the contract set to commence on 17th January 2022 and last until 10th June 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of maritime equipment, particularly those capable of delivering mooring chains and accessories to the required specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be particularly well-positioned to compete, given the focus on SMEs in the tender's requirements. Potential bidders should ensure compliance with industry standards, as the components must adhere to specific Lloyds Rules, thereby reinforcing quality and safety in contributing to navigation infrastructure.

## Notice

In support of NLB's fleets of floating Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs) and their ongoing statutory duties, NLB use significant quantities of mooring equipment The majority of mooring components will be used in the deployment of navigational buoyage. Navigational buoys serve as markers for navigation in many of the channels, coastal regions and seaways of the United Kingdom and Ireland. NLB service these out of Oban and currently have circa 200 buoys within their waters. This Invitation to Tender process addresses the interim requirements for NLB until another collaborative GLA procurement for mooring-related components is put in place. This requirement covers an eighteen month period to bridge the gap before a joint GLA procurement is established. Requirements are for 4 sizes of chain (19mm to 38mm) supplied in 100metre lengths. Forelock and clenching shackles and 5 tonne Sinkers. All components must comply with Lloyds Rules ISO 1704 Material Requirement : U3 to Lloyds Rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7f43d7-7fe6-408b-b046-9352a684bb4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 10 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,559 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,000 |
| 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 | OFFSPRING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44540000 - Chain

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7f43d7-7fe6-408b-b046-9352a684bb4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b7f43d7-7fe6-408b-b046-9352a684bb4b
  14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=657455315
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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