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Vessel First Fill - Oban

Northern Lighthouse Board · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:52.

Opportunity overview

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

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV34930000 — Marine equipment
  • CPV39300000 — Miscellaneous equipment
  • CPV42410000 — Lifting and handling equipment
  • CPV44510000 — Tools

Lots

  • Lot 1£30k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
OPSH/TVRP/2553
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
20 Aug 2025, 14:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Project Costs
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Capability and Project Information
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
7 Nov 2025, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34930000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine equipment
Entry 2
Id
39300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Miscellaneous equipment
Entry 3
Id
42410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Lifting and handling equipment
Entry 4
Id
44510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tools

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
044302-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Jul 2025, 14:05

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMGV-7529-QWXG
Name
Northern Lighthouse Board

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM75
Country
GB
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH2 3DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
84 George Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PMGV-7529-QWXG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
0131 473 3104
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-151504
Name
Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD44
Country
GB
Locality
Heysham
Postal Code
LA3 2UZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Anchor Building, Penrod Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Telephone
+441524862010

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
8 Sept 2025, 00:00
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKM
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34930000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine equipment
Entry 2
Id
39300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Miscellaneous equipment
Entry 3
Id
42410000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Lifting and handling equipment
Entry 4
Id
44510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Tools

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
36,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055774-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 12:05

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-151504
Name
Mrs J C Altham & Sons (Lancaster) Limited

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
11 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
7 Nov 2025, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
11 Sept 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
83,631.74
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,358.08

Period

Ends
7 Nov 2025, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055821-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 14:05

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
979621520
Title
Project Costs
Entry 2
Id
979621521
Title
Capability and Project Information

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH2 3DA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05691e-2025-09-11T14:05:09+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·