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Construction Contract Leads
Scotland
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Harbour equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £500,000 |
Scotland
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06acd6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Harbour equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £500,000 |
Scope
Reference
ENPR/S2SP/2596
Description
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is seeking to procure a Cable Management System to enable shore-to-ship power (cold ironing) for its vessel NLV Pole Star at the Oban operational base. The requirement forms part of NLB’s wider commitment to environmental sustainability and reduced emissions through the provision of onshore electrical power to vessels while berthed.
The scope includes the design, supply, installation, integration, and commissioning of a safe, reliable, and operationally efficient cable management solution capable of delivering shore power under site-specific conditions. The system must address key operational challenges, including tidal variation, quay-side constraints, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and minimisation of disruption to ongoing base activities.
Suppliers are expected to provide a robust and scalable solution, potentially based on proven or off-the-shelf technologies, that ensures:
Safe and efficient cable handling and deployment between shore and vessel
Compliance with relevant marine, electrical, and safety standards
Minimal requirement for significant civil works (e.g. quay strengthening)
Integration with existing shore power infrastructure
The estimated contract value is approximately £500,000, with an initial 2-year contract term (plus optional 1-year extension). The procurement will be awarded using a Best Technically Affordable (BTA) approach, prioritising high-quality, technically compliant solutions within a fixed budget.
A site visit is planned at Oban Base for 1st July
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 29 August 2028
- Possible extension to 30 August 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
According to Warranty conditions offered
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 34931000 - Harbour equipment
Contract locations
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 June 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 July 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 75% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Northern Lighthouse Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-7529-QWXG
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Graham Allan
Telephone: 0131 473 3131
Email: procurement [at] nlb.org.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government