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title: "Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f82b"
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# Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys

Buyer: STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f82b

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## Summary

The Stornoway Port Authority has initiated the procurement process for the supply of three mooring buoys, each with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes, to be used at the Deep Water Terminal currently under construction in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK. Categorised under Marine equipment, this open procedure tender seeks high-quality and durable mooring buoys prioritising personnel safety, vessel security, and component robustness. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th September 2023, with subsequent bid opening on the same day. The contracting parties include Stornoway Port Authority as the buyer, and Hydrosphere UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, officially signed on 5th December 2023 for a value of £307,954 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment manufacturing and supply. Companies with a strong track record in producing robust and high-quality mooring buoys, particularly those meeting ISO 9001 quality assurance standards, are well-suited to compete. The project also opens avenues for SMEs and international suppliers, which implies a diverse and competitive bidding environment. The successful involvement in this procurement could help businesses enhance their portfolio with notable public sector experience and open doors to future projects within and beyond the marine industry sector.

## Notice

Supply of 3 No. mooring buoys, each with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Port Authority wishes to purchase 3 No. mooring buoys for use at its Deep Water Terminal, currently under construction. A description of the requirement is set out in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032000-2024 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £307,954 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2XS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032000-2024
- 30 Aug 2023 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025507-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stornowayportauthority.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743269
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19342

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