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Northern Lighthouse Board : Vessel First Fill - Oban

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Notice Summary
Title: Vessel First Fill - Oban
Notice type: UK6: Contract award notice
Authority: Northern Lighthouse Board
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description: Requirements NLB have a requirement for a supplier to manage the purchase of various items for our new vessel currently being built in Spain. The Vessel First Fill Spreadsheet provides a full list of all required items; one key aspect is the quality of the products that are offered. NLB are looking for a successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to NLB Oban. Please note that NLB are looking for high quality products from known manufacturers. As per the evaluation criteria the higher weighting is on quality over price. On the excel pricing document items have been marked up with makes/models/brand and specific information to provide guidance on the required standard of quality of products. Where an equivalent item is being quoted, this should be highlighted within the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your quotation reply detailing the full specification and product code being offered. Regulations and Standards All items are for use in a UK registered vessel. Where applicable these items must meet IMO and MCA rules in regulations. Examples being all safety equipment and all upholstered furniture, bedding to meet the UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and flame retardant. For reference: MSN 1874 The lifting gear will all have to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 1998 (with 2006 amendments) (LOLER) All standards as detailed within the links to suggested products on the vessel first fill spreadsheet. For example, to meet BS EN Codes of practice All batteries for example AA, AAA must have Nordic Ecolabel Standard. Delivery All items to be delivered to the given destination on w/c 3 November 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time, then there should be a delivery date submitted for these items. All transportation fees and other costs are to be included in your submission. The delivery must go directly to the below address: NLB Oban Gallanach Road Oban Argyll PA34 4LS Items to be packed securely and protected against moisture and impact during transit. To be palletised for offloading at the depot. Please refer to the quotation documents for full information
Published: 11/09/2025 11:48

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Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG


Address:


84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

Procurement@nlb.org.uk


Telephone:

0131 473 3104


Website:

https://www.nlb.org.uk/


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

2


Tenders assessed:

2


Tenders from SMEs:

1


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Vessel First Fill - Oban


Reference number:

OPSH/TVRP/2553


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


Description:

Requirements

NLB have a requirement for a supplier to manage the purchase of various items for our new vessel currently being built in Spain. The Vessel First Fill Spreadsheet provides a full list of all required items; one key aspect is the quality of the products that are offered.

NLB are looking for a successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to NLB Oban.

Please note that NLB are looking for high quality products from known manufacturers. As per the evaluation criteria the higher weighting is on quality over price. On the excel pricing document items have been marked up with makes/models/brand and specific information to provide guidance on the required standard of quality of products. Where an equivalent item is being quoted, this should be highlighted within the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your quotation reply detailing the full specification and product code being offered.

Regulations and Standards
All items are for use in a UK registered vessel. Where applicable these items must meet IMO and MCA rules in regulations. Examples being all safety equipment and all upholstered furniture, bedding to meet the UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and flame retardant. For reference: MSN 1874

The lifting gear will all have to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 1998 (with 2006 amendments) (LOLER)

All standards as detailed within the links to suggested products on the vessel first fill spreadsheet.
For example, to meet BS EN Codes of practice
All batteries for example AA, AAA must have Nordic Ecolabel Standard.

Delivery
All items to be delivered to the given destination on w/c 3 November 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time, then there should be a delivery date submitted for these items.

All transportation fees and other costs are to be included in your submission.

The delivery must go directly to the below address:

NLB Oban
Gallanach Road
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4LS

Items to be packed securely and protected against moisture and impact during transit. To be palletised for offloading at the depot.

Please refer to the quotation documents for full information
To view this notice, please click here:
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Total value (estimated):


GBP 30,000 excluding VAT

GBP 36,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 36,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 36,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

08/09/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

11/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

03/11/2025 to 07/11/2025


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


CPV classifications:


34930000 - Marine equipment.

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment.

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment.

44510000 - Tools.



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND





Supplier




Supplier:

Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited


Companies House:

00842815


Address:


Anchor Building, Penrod Way
Heysham
LA3 2UZ
UK


Email:

order@altham.biz


Telephone:

+441524862010


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided

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Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

Northern Lighthouse Board


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMGV-7529-QWXG


Address:


84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

Procurement@nlb.org.uk


Telephone:

0131 473 3104


Website:

https://www.nlb.org.uk/


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

2


Tenders assessed:

2


Tenders from SMEs:

1


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Vessel First Fill - Oban


Reference number:

OPSH/TVRP/2553


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


Description:

Requirements

NLB have a requirement for a supplier to manage the purchase of various items for our new vessel currently being built in Spain. The Vessel First Fill Spreadsheet provides a full list of all required items; one key aspect is the quality of the products that are offered.

NLB are looking for a successful supplier to manage the complete process from the purchase of all items to the management of the delivery to NLB Oban.

Please note that NLB are looking for high quality products from known manufacturers. As per the evaluation criteria the higher weighting is on quality over price. On the excel pricing document items have been marked up with makes/models/brand and specific information to provide guidance on the required standard of quality of products. Where an equivalent item is being quoted, this should be highlighted within the comments section of the vessel first fill spreadsheet within your quotation reply detailing the full specification and product code being offered.

Regulations and Standards
All items are for use in a UK registered vessel. Where applicable these items must meet IMO and MCA rules in regulations. Examples being all safety equipment and all upholstered furniture, bedding to meet the UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) and flame retardant. For reference: MSN 1874

The lifting gear will all have to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 1998 (with 2006 amendments) (LOLER)

All standards as detailed within the links to suggested products on the vessel first fill spreadsheet.
For example, to meet BS EN Codes of practice
All batteries for example AA, AAA must have Nordic Ecolabel Standard.

Delivery
All items to be delivered to the given destination on w/c 3 November 2025. If any item cannot be delivered within this time, then there should be a delivery date submitted for these items.

All transportation fees and other costs are to be included in your submission.

The delivery must go directly to the below address:

NLB Oban
Gallanach Road
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4LS

Items to be packed securely and protected against moisture and impact during transit. To be palletised for offloading at the depot.

Please refer to the quotation documents for full information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979621074

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/32NWA6S96D





Total value (estimated):


GBP 30,000 excluding VAT

GBP 36,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 36,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 100,358.08 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

08/09/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

11/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

03/11/2025 to 07/11/2025


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


CPV classifications:


34930000 - Marine equipment.

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment.

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment.

44510000 - Tools.



Delivery regions:


UKM - SCOTLAND




Supplier




Supplier:

Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited


Companies House:

00842815


Address:


Anchor Building, Penrod Way
Heysham
LA3 2UZ
UK


Email:

order@altham.biz


Telephone:

+441524862010


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:



KPI name:

Project Costs

Description:

Not provided

Reporting frequency:

number_of_days



KPI name:

Capability and Project Information

Description:

Not provided

Reporting frequency:

number_of_days




Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided

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