Estimated Value
Up to £24,000
Deadline
29 July 2025
Published
8 July 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) requires the supply of five (5) 1500mm Port Buoys to be held in stock at the Oban Depot in order to support the ongoing maintenance, replacement, and emergency deployment of navigational aids in the Oban Bay area and surrounding waters. These buoys are a critical component of the NLB’s statutory duty to provide marine aids to navigation for the safety of all mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters.
Oban Bay is a busy and strategically important area for commercial shipping, fishing vessels, ferries, and recreational craft. Maintaining accurate and reliable buoyage in this area is essential to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels, reduce the risk of groundings or collisions, and protect sensitive marine environments.
Having a stock of 1500mm Port Buoys on hand allows NLB to respond quickly to unplanned events such as buoy damage, loss, or the need to establish temporary marks for marine works or changing conditions. The 1500mm model is chosen specifically for its durability, conformity with IALA standards, and suitability for the dynamic marine environment of Oban Bay.
Additional details
This procurement will ensure continuity of service and support NLB’s commitment to maritime safety, operational resilience, and environmental stewardship in one of Scotland’s key marine locations. Quantity and Colour Specification: •Total Units Required (Year 1): 3 units oGreen Buoys: 2 units oRed Buoys: 1 units •Total Units Required (Year 2): 2 units oColour to be confirmed, dictated by operational requirement Please note that, while it is probable that these buoys will be required, the NLB reserves the right to place an order for them only if deemed necessary, with the understanding that Year 2 prices will be adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9X75AVKUDF
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TRAC HLM Limited
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- 2
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- 3
Dart Industrial Services Ltd
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Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited
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Accted Engineering
2 contracts wonlatest 5 Sept 2025ends 1 Feb 2027£600,000
total awarded
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Northern Lighthouse BoardKey Dates
Published
8 July 2025
Submission deadline
29 July 2025
Notice type
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