---
title: "Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743269"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys

Buyer: STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743269

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## Summary

The Stornoway Port Authority has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of three mooring buoys with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes each. This contract, located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK (region UKM64), was conducted through an open procedure under the industry category of goods. The entire tender process, from issuance to award, spanned several months, culminating in the contract signing on 5th December 2023. The port authority aims to use these mooring buoys at its Deep Water Terminal, which is currently under construction. The awarded contract, worth £307,954, was granted to Hydrosphere UK Ltd. Key dates in the procurement included the tender period closing on 29th September 2023 and the award publication on 7th October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing high-load mooring buoys. Businesses that can ensure the safety of personnel during the attachment and disconnection of vessel mooring lines would be well-suited to this type of procurement. Moreover, firms with a proven track record in delivering similar projects and compliant quality assurance systems could find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio. As the project progresses, additional requirements for marine infrastructure may arise, offering further opportunities for continued business growth and collaboration with Stornoway Port Authority.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515578 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515578
- 30 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487195

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=1
  30th August 2023 - Tender instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=2
  30th August 2023 - Standard Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=3
  30th August 2023 - Supplier Experience Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=4
  30th August 2023 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=5
  30th August 2023 - Drawing SDWP-WS2139-XX-00-DR-C-5002 T02: Anchor details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=6
  30th August 2023 - Drawing SDWP-WS2139-XX-DR-C-9062 T02: Mooring buoy plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=7
  30th August 2023 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG487195&idx=8
  30th August 2023 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487195
  Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys - Supply of 3 No. mooring buoys, each with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515578
  Stornoway Deep Water Terminal Mooring Buoys - Supply of 3 No. mooring buoys, each with a Safe Working Load of 250 tonnes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stornowayportauthority.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743269

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