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title: "THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f0b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f0b1

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking suppliers for "The Supply of Mooring Components" in support of its fleets of Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs). This procurement, classified under the goods category, is now complete and involved an open tender process for items such as chains and mooring equipment, vital for maintaining navigational buoyage across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The procurement process, which began on 14th January 2022, was aimed at fulfilling the board's needs until a future collaborative procurement with the General Lighthouse Authority is established. The contract was signed on 13th January 2022, amounting to £226,000, and was focused on delivering specific requirements to be used out of Oban, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marine equipment sector, particularly those specialising in mooring components and chains. Businesses equipped to meet the Lloyd's Rules and ISO 1704 standards would find this procurement appealing, as compliance with these quality criteria was crucial for selection. Given the emphasis on social value, lead time, and technical specifications in the award criteria, suppliers with innovative solutions and strong quality control measures are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Product Requirements DescriptionQuantity CHAIN - 19MM OPEN LINK - METRE*300 CHAIN - 26MM OPEN LINK - METRE*400 CHAIN - 32 MM OPEN LINK - METRE*500 CHAIN - 38 MM OPEN LINK - METRE*1,500 SHACKLES FORELOCK TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN400 SHACKLE - CLENCHING - TO SUIT 38-42MM CHAIN200 SINKER - 5 TONNE5 *Supplied in 100m lengths Material Specification Requirements (as detailed in Appendix A) Where called for all chain and shackles shall conform to the recommendations of the following international and British Standards: Lloyds Rules ISO 1704 MATERIAL U3 to Lloyds Rules Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | A joint General Lighthouse Authority tender will be started early in 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,000 |
| Lots value | £207,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 44540000 - Chain
- 44542000 - Parts of chain

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2022
- 27 Oct 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=619371360
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=657455315
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ
- https://www.nlb.org.uk

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