--- title: "Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD" published: "2026-06-29" --- # Cable Management System- Shore to Ship Power, Oban Base Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6.json) ## Summary The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is currently seeking suppliers for a Cable Management System to facilitate shore-to-ship power at their Oban Base, aimed at reducing vessel emissions by supplying onshore electrical power. The procurement falls under the industry categories of marine and harbour equipment, with the main procurement category being goods. With an open procedure method, this tender is in the tender update stage as of 29th June 2026. Key dates for business stakeholders include an enquiry period ending on 30th June 2026, a site visit at Oban Base scheduled for 1st July, and a tender submission deadline on 20th July 2026. The tender process will conclude with an award by 31st August 2026. The estimated contract value stands at £500,000, with an initial duration of two years and an optional one-year extension. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine, electrical, and infrastructure solutions, particularly those with a focus on environmentally sustainable technologies. Companies capable of delivering scalable and technically advanced solutions can benefit from the emphasis on the Best Technically Affordable approach. The tender is suited to both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse business interests. The focus on integrating new systems with existing infrastructure and minimal civil works presents a substantial opportunity for innovation and cost-effective solutions within a fixed budget. The contract's scope encompasses design, supply, installation, and integration of the system, inviting enterprises with comprehensive expertise in these fields. ## Notice The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is seeking to procure a Cable Management System to enable shore-to-ship power (cold ironing) for its vessel NLV Pole Star at the Oban operational base. The requirement forms part of NLB's wider commitment to environmental sustainability and reduced emissions through the provision of onshore electrical power to vessels while berthed. The scope includes the design, supply, installation, integration, and commissioning of a safe, reliable, and operationally efficient cable management solution capable of delivering shore power under site-specific conditions. The system must address key operational challenges, including tidal variation, quay-side constraints, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and minimisation of disruption to ongoing base activities. Suppliers are expected to provide a robust and scalable solution, potentially based on proven or off-the-shelf technologies, that ensures: Safe and efficient cable handling and deployment between shore and vessel Compliance with relevant marine, electrical, and safety standards Minimal requirement for significant civil works (e.g. quay strengthening) Integration with existing shore power infrastructure The estimated contract value is approximately PS500,000, with an initial 2-year contract term (plus optional 1-year extension). The procurement will be awarded using a Best Technically Affordable (BTA) approach, prioritising high-quality, technically compliant solutions within a fixed budget. A site visit is planned at Oban Base for 1st July ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060556-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 34931000 - Harbour equipment ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 06:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060556-2026 - 3 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052512-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060556-2026 29th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052512-2026 3rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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