UK-Edinburgh: Chain.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1314733178, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact: Steven Carvel
Main Address: https://www.nlb.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKM
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=619371360
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: THE SUPPLY OF MOORING COMPONENTS
Reference Number: OPDE/MOOR/2155
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
44540000 - Chain.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 207,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
44542000 - Parts of chain.
34930000 - Marine equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: 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
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 207,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 6
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
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
Stud Material
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.5.
HEAT TREATMENT
To be in accordance with, and meet the requirements of, Lloyds Rules Part 2,
Chapter 10, Section 2.7.
A Thermal history report shall be produced for each batch.
Each item shall be heat treated a maximum of only three times.
Specification No. S008 TH – MFA - Moorings – Technical Specification
MANUFACTURE - CHAIN
Form
The form will be as specified in ISO 1704. Links to be flash butt-welded, with
all surplus weld material removed.
Dimensions and tolerances
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.15.
5.3 Welding of Studs
Conforming to Lloyds Rules, Part 2, Chapter 10, Section 2.6.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 26/11/2021 Time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Until: 31/12/2021

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 26/11/2021
Time: 14:00
Place:
Edinburgh


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: A joint General Lighthouse Authority tender will be started early in 2022
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Chain./EP2N2F7SVQ

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EP2N2F7SVQ
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1314733178, Email: procurement@nlb.org.uk
Internet address: www.nlb.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 27/10/2021

Annex A