Northern Lighthouse Board is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Vessel First Fill - Oban |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender 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: | 30/07/2025 13:37 |
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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
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Marine-equipment./32NWA6S96D
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
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
03/11/2025 to 07/11/2025
CPV Classifications:
34930000 - Marine equipment. 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment. 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment. 44510000 - Tools.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UKM SCOTLAND
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Project Costs / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Capability and Project Information / Weighting: 70
Submission
Tender submission deadline: 20/08/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com
An electronic auction will be used: No
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board, PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DA, United Kingdom
Tel. 0131 473 3104, Email: Procurement@nlb.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nlb.org.uk/
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None