---
title: "Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065be4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065be4

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is initiating a procurement process for a Cable Management System at the Oban Base, focusing on shore-to-ship power. This tender is currently in the planning stage, as of 25 February 2026, with a milestone engagement due by 13 March 2026. Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the Board is classified as a central government public authority. The contract involves supply, installation support, commissioning, and maintenance of the cable system, with delivery set within the UK. The estimated contract start date is 1 June 2026 and could extend until 28 February 2031, offering potential for renewal.

This tender invites businesses that specialise in power distribution systems, heavy machinery, or specialised transport and lifting devices to grow their business through collaboration with a central government body. It presents a substantial growth opportunity for suppliers of goods and services related to power distribution cables, cranes, and heavy-lift ship services, whose expertise aligns with the tender's requirements. The procurement method actively encourages market engagement, providing a valuable platform for companies adept at offering comprehensive support services and innovative solutions in cable management systems, ensuring long-term business development prospects.

## Notice

The contract scope covers the supply, delivery, installation support, commissioning, and maintenance of a shore-to-ship cable management system at Oban Base. This includes all associated equipment, software (if applicable), training for NLB and vessel crews, and ongoing support services. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017117183

### Planning Information

Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to register interest or for more information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016836-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 33948000 - Cadaver lifter or transfer devices
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 42415110 - Forklift trucks
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 60651400 - Heavy-lift ship services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016836-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016836-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017117183
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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